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Bless the Lord, O my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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Bless the Lord, O my soul 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, O my soul
Roger Petrich sets the familiar words of Psalm 103 in this compelling SATB anthem. The music opens with a sense of grandeur, the voices weaving together to create a rich texture. The text, drawn from an ancient Hebrew psalm, speaks of praising God for His mercies and blessings, acknowledging His forgiveness, healing, and redemption. Petrich captures the devotional spirit of the text, moving from moments of powerful declaration to more intimate reflection. The anthem alternates between Latin and English, offering a beautiful and accessible setting that would serve well in a variety of sacred settings.
