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I will give thanks unto thee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Verse anthems
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I will give thanks unto thee by Maurice Greene — Lyrics
I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord,
with my whole heart:
Ev'n before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
I will worship and praise thy Name,
because thou hast magnified thy Name,
and thy word above all things:
When I called upon thee,
thou heardest me,
and enduedst my soul with much strength.
For tho' the Lord be high,
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About I will give thanks unto thee
This setting of a jubilant psalm text, I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, overflows with the exultation of thanksgiving. The SATB choir expresses profound gratitude, beginning with the bold declaration of praise before even the gods, and moving through heartfelt declarations of faith and reliance on divine strength. The text speaks of God's respect for the lowly, even amidst trouble, promising refreshment and salvation. It culminates in a vision of earthly kings uniting in praise of God's glory, creating a powerful and uplifting message of communal adoration and divine omnipotence. Maurice Greene's sacred verse anthem offers a rich musical setting for this inspiring biblical text.
