I did in heart rejoice

This setting of the pilgrim psalms, from Psalm 121, opens with the joyful declaration "Laetatus sum in his quae dicta sunt mihi: In domum Domini ibimus." The text expresses the deep satisfaction of approaching God’s house and finding peace within its walls. The composer Giles Farnaby offers this anthem for SATB choir, weaving together the Latin text with its English translation. The music reflects the devotional journey, from the initial exultation at the prospect of entering Jerusalem to the earnest prayer for its peace and prosperity, linking it to the wellbeing of the entire community and the desire for good through devotion to God’s house.