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Bless the Lord, O my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Bless the Lord, O my soul by Edward John Hopkins — 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, O my soul
The words of this anthem are drawn from Psalm 103, which speaks of God's boundless mercy and forgiveness. The text begins in Latin, "Benedic, anima mea, Domino" (Bless the Lord, O my soul), before transitioning to English. This setting for SATB choir captures the grandeur and profound gratitude expressed in the psalm, urging the soul to remember all of God's benefits. It is a powerful statement of praise, suitable for services seeking a deeply devotional and uplifting choral offering. The composer Edward John Hopkins crafts a moving rendition of this sacred text, emphasizing its message of divine compassion and restorative power.
