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Benedictus es, Domine
Staff Notation • Sacred, Morning Canticles
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Benedictus es, Domine by H. Alexander Matthews — Lyrics
Blessed art thou, O Lord God of our fathers; praised and exalted above all forever
Blessed art thou for the Name of thy Majesty; praised and exalted above all forever.
Blessed art thou in the temple of thy holiness; praised and exalted above all forever.
Blessed art thou that beholdest the depths, and dwellest between the Cherubim; praised and exalted above all forever.
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About Benedictus es, Domine
H. Alexander Matthews' Benedictus es, Domine unfolds with rich SATB harmonies, offering a devotional setting of a familiar morning canticle. The music embraces the exultant text, praising God's majesty, holiness, and eternal glory. The setting moves with dignity, building to moments of profound reflection and grand pronouncements, particularly in its treatment of the doxology. The composer crafts a compelling sound world, exploring the interplay between the four voice parts to underscore the text's affirmations. This is a well-crafted liturgical response, suitable for Sunday morning services, offering a resonant musical setting of praise and thanksgiving.
