I Sought the Lord

Frederick Stevenson's anthem I Sought the Lord offers a powerful and comforting message for a choir. Set for SATB voices, this English-language anthem draws directly from the Psalms, with texts from Psalm 34 and Psalm 116. The lyrics speak of finding solace and deliverance in faith, assuring listeners that 'he heard me, and delivered me from all my fear.' The music further expresses this assurance, with the text declaring, 'For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.' This piece would be well-suited for occasions when a choir aims to inspire hope and reflection in its listeners, providing a sacred message of divine protection and peace.