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Burst forth my soul, in paeans loud
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Burst forth my soul, in paeans loud by Camille Zeckwer — Lyrics
Burst forth my soul, in paeans loud,
rejoice, rejoice, Lift up thy voice,
exalt the Lord thy God above the skies
For in a wondrous wise, Salvation wilt thou see.
O bless the Lord for he hath been my friend
Nor end hath placed upon His love outpoured.
O bless the Lord, ye nations, sound his name, praise Him,
O sun and moon: ye lightnigs flame His glory from the skies;
Ye heavens, tell the splendor of His works through vale and dell
my soul doth magnify the Lord
Rejoice in the Lord.
Yet from the depths I cry,
The depths of my iniquity and shame.
For I have sinned against my friend,
and scarce dare raise my eyes to Him
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About Burst forth my soul, in paeans loud
Burst forth my soul, in paeans loud is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, setting English words of praise and devotion. The text opens with a jubilant call to magnify the Lord, celebrating His wondrous salvation and unceasing love. It evokes images of creation itself – sun, moon, and heavens – joining in the praise. However, the mood shifts dramatically, with the text then plunging into a profound expression of repentance and shame for sin, a cry from the depths of iniquity. The music must surely navigate these contrasting emotional landscapes, moving from exultation to contrition and perhaps finding redemption in the contemplation of sacrifice.
