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I will give thanks to thee, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I will give thanks to thee, O Lord by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Dicat nunc Israël: Quoniam bonus, quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Dicat nunc domus Aaron: Quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
Dicant nunc qui timent Dominum: Quoniam in saeculum misericordia ejus.
De tribulatione invocavi Dominum, et exaudivit me in latitudine Dominus.
Dominus mihi adjutor; non timebo quid faciat mihi homo.
Dominus mihi adjutor, et ego despiciam inimicos meos.
Bonum est confidere in Domino, quam confidere in homine.
Bonum est sperare in Domino, quam sperare in principibus.
Omnes gentes circuierunt me, et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.
Circumdantes circumdederunt me, et in nomine Domini,
quia ultus sum in eos.
Circumdederunt me sicut apes, et exarserunt sicut ignis in spinis:
et in nomine Domini, quia ultus sum in eos.
Impulsus eversus sum, ut caderem, et Dominus suscepit me.
Fortitudo mea et laus mea Dominus, et factus est mihi in salutem.
Vox exsultationis et salutis in tabernaculis justorum.
Dextera Domini fecit virtutem;
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About I will give thanks to thee, O Lord
This sacred setting for SATB choir opens with a joyous exultation on the word Alleluja. The composer Thomas Clark sets Psalm 118, blending Latin and English texts. The music reflects the text's message of praise and thanksgiving, with moments of confident assurance and profound trust in the Lord. The interplay between the four vocal parts creates a rich and dynamic texture, building to moments of powerful declamation. The setting is suitable for services and concerts, offering a stirring affirmation of faith and divine mercy that resonates across linguistic divides.
