This edition was prepared by James Gibb — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Blessed be thou
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
Preview
0
0
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Blessed be thou by James Kent — Lyrics
Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel our Father, for ever and ever.
Thine, O Lord is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all.
Read full lyrics
About Blessed be thou
James Kent's Blessed be thou is a verse anthem for SSATB voices, setting a powerful English text from the Old Testament. The words, drawn from 1 Chronicles, express profound gratitude and awe in the face of God's omnipotence. The music reflects the grandeur of the text, with rich harmonies and a majestic unfolding of the scriptural narrative. This anthem is a significant example of English sacred music, suitable for services and concerts, offering a moment of reflection on divine greatness and providence. Its careful setting of the text ensures that the message of praise and thanksgiving is conveyed with both solemnity and spiritual depth.
