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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.

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Composer: Ralph Harrison
Format: Staff
Language: Latin, English
Pages: 1 page
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Give to our God immortal praise by Ralph Harrison — Lyrics

Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Deo deorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Confitemini Domino dominorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui facit mirabilia magna solus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui fecit caelos in intellectu, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui firmavit terram super aquas, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui fecit luminaria magna, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus: solem in potestatem diei, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus; lunam et stellas in potestatem noctis, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui percussit Aegyptum cum primogenitis eorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui eduxit Israël de medio eorum, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus, in manu potenti et brachio excelso, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus. Qui divisit mare Rubrum in divisiones, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus; et eduxit Israël per medium ejus, quoniam in aeternum misericordia ejus;
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About Give to our God immortal praise

This rousing anthem is a powerful setting of Psalm 136 (135), a text often sung at Thanksgiving. The SATB choir alternates between the Latin original and an English translation, creating a rich, celebratory sound. Ralph Harrison’s music builds dynamically, reflecting the jubilant praise and confident exultation found in the words. The text recounts God’s mighty acts, from the creation of the heavens and earth to the liberation of Israel from Egypt, all underpinned by the refrain 'His mercy endureth for ever'. It is a declaration of unwavering faith and gratitude, well-suited for occasions demanding a grand and uplifting choral statement.