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Bless the Lord… and never
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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Bless the Lord… and never by Roger Petrich — Lyrics
Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia quae intra me sunt nomini sancto ejus.
Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retributiones ejus.
Qui propitiatur omnibus iniquitatibus tuis; qui sanat omnes infirmitates tuas:
qui redimit de interitu vitam tuam; qui coronat te in misericordia et miserationibus:
qui replet in bonis desiderium tuum; renovabitur ut aquilae juventus tua:
faciens misericordias Dominus, et judicium omnibus injuriam patientibus.
Notas fecit vias suas Moysi; filiis Israël voluntates suas.
Miserator et misericors Dominus: longanimis, et multum misericors.
Non in perpetuum irascetur, neque in aeternum comminabitur.
Non secundum peccata nostra fecit nobis, neque secundum iniquitates nostras retribuit nobis.
Quoniam secundum altitudinem caeli a terra, corroboravit misericordiam suam
super timentes se;
quantum distat ortus ab occidente, longe fecit a nobis iniquitates nostras.
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About Bless the Lord… and never
Roger Petrich sets a text drawn from Psalm 103, a deeply personal and grateful outpouring of praise. The composer offers this antiphon for SATB choir, skilfully weaving together its Latin and English settings. The lyrics speak of the soul blessing the Lord, recalling all his benefits, and celebrating his forgiveness, healing, redemption, and abundant mercy. The music is intended to reflect the text's profound sense of thanksgiving and awe, painting a picture of renewal and unwavering divine compassion. This sacred work invites reflection on God's enduring faithfulness and his judgment for those who suffer injustice.
