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How did my heart rejoice to hear
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How did my heart rejoice to hear by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Canticum graduum. Laetatus sum in his quae dicta sunt mihi: In domum Domini ibimus.
Stantes erant pedes nostri, in atriis tuis, Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, quae aedificatur ut civitas: cujus participatio ejus in idipsum.
Illuc enim ascenderunt tribus, tribus Domini: testimonium Israël, ad confitendum
nomini Domini.
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About How did my heart rejoice to hear
Thomas Clark sets Psalm 121, the "Song of Ascents", for SATB choir. The text expresses the joy of approaching the Temple in Jerusalem, a place of peace and gathering. The music mirrors this ascent and the anticipation of entering the holy city. The Latin original is paired with an English translation, making the message accessible. This is a contemplative anthem, suitable for services celebrating pilgrimage, community, or the presence of God. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to support the devotional text, creating a moving experience for both choir and congregation.
