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How pleased and blest was I
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How pleased and blest was I by James Shoubridge — 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 pleased and blest was I
This anthem unfolds with a joyful, celebratory spirit, beginning with the text of Psalm 122 (Vulgate 121). The choir director will find rich harmonic language and flowing melodic lines within this SATB setting of the Latin original. The text speaks of the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, the joy of entering the Temple, and the prayer for peace upon the city. The composer skillfully weaves the voices together, creating a sense of communal devotion and exultation. The English translation is also provided, making this a versatile choice for services where congregational understanding is important, allowing the choir to express the profound sentiments of this ancient text with clarity and warmth.
