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Behold now praise the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Behold now praise the Lord by Harry M. Staton — Lyrics
Verses from Psalm 134: & 27 and a hymn by Christopher Wordsworth
Psalm 134: 1
Behold, bless ye the LORD, All ye servants of the LORD, Which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
1 Hark! the sound of holy voices,
chanting at the crystal sea:
Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, Lord, to thee:
multitude, which none can number,
like the stars in glory stands,
clothed in white apparel, holding
palms of vict'ry in their hands.
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About Behold now praise the Lord
This SATB anthem in English, Behold now praise the Lord, draws on rich biblical and hymnological sources. It opens by evoking the scene from Psalm 134 of those who serve the Lord throughout the night. This leads into a vision of a multitude, described in Christopher Wordsworth's hymn, clothed in white and holding palms of victory, chanting Alleluia. The text then shifts to the comforting assurance found in Psalm 27, where the Lord provides a hidden refuge in times of trouble. The music aims to reflect this journey from awe-filled praise to profound security.
