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Great is the Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Great is the Lord by Jennifer Bastable — Lyrics
;Clementine Vulgate (Psalm 146)
Alleluia. Laudate Dominum quoniam bonum est psalmus;
Deo nostro sit jucunda, decoraque laudatio.
Ædificans Jerusalem Dominus, dispersiones Israëlis congregabit:
qui sanat contritos corde, et alligat contritiones eorum;
qui numerat multitudinem stellarum, et omnibus eis nomina vocat.
Magnus Dominus noster, et magna virtus ejus, et sapientiæ ejus non est numerus.
Suscipiens mansuetos Dominus; humilians autem peccatores usque ad terram.
Præcinite Domino in confessione; psallite Deo nostro in cithara.
Qui operit cælum nubibus, et parat terræ pluviam;
qui producit in montibus fœnum, et herbam servituti hominum;
qui dat jumentis escam ipsorum, et pullis corvorum invocantibus eum.
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About Great is the Lord
Jennifer Bastable’s anthem Great is the Lord sets a Latin text drawn from Psalm 146, a passage that celebrates God’s power and benevolence. The composer alternates between the original Latin and an English translation, creating a rich juxtaposition of languages. The text praises God for rebuilding Jerusalem, healing the brokenhearted, and providing for his creation, culminating in the declaration of His greatness and wisdom. Scored for SATB choir, this sacred work offers a profound musical setting of ancient words, suitable for liturgical use or as a concert anthem. It highlights the immensity of God's power and his tender care for all things.
