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Bless God my soul, thou Lord alone
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Bless God my soul, thou Lord alone by John Frederick Lampe — Lyrics
1. Bless God, my Soul; thou, Lord, alone
Possesses Empire without Bounds,
With Honor thou art crown'd, thy Throne
Eternal Majesty surrounds.
2. With Light thou dost thy self enrobe,
And Glory for a Garment take ;
Heavens Curtains stretch beyond the Globe
Thy Canopy of State to make.
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About Bless God my soul, thou Lord alone
This setting of Isaac Watts's hymn text is suitable for general occasions and services focusing on God's majesty and power. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic expression, as the music unfolds the devotional text which praises God's boundless dominion, glorious attributes, and celestial presence. The composer depicts God as a sovereign ruler, clothed in light and glory, whose celestial dwelling is established in the heavens. The imagery of clouds and storms as God's chariot, and angels as swift ministers, conveys a sense of awe and reverence. Lampe's setting would provide a solid and uplifting anthem for a choir seeking to express profound adoration and theological reflection.
