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How pleasant, O Lord of hosts, Thy dwellings are
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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How pleasant, O Lord of hosts, Thy dwellings are by Herbert Sanders — Lyrics
Herbert Sanders chose to set verses 1 & 6 of Isaac Watts metrical setting of Psalm 84:
How pleasant, how divinely fair,
O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are!
With long desire my spirit faints
To meet th' assemblies of thy saints.
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About How pleasant, O Lord of hosts, Thy dwellings are
Herbert Sanders crafts a heartfelt anthem for SATB choir, setting words from Isaac Watts' metrical version of Psalm 84. The music opens with a gentle, flowing melody that captures the devotional longing of the text. Sanders explores the rich harmonies of the choir, building from simple textures to more expansive statements as the text speaks of the joy and security found in God's presence and the strength He provides. This is a deeply felt expression of spiritual aspiration, ideal for services where a sense of peace and devotion is desired.
