What are the lyrics of I will magnify Thee, O Lord by William Henry Bell?

“I will magnify Thee, O Lord” begins: Psalmus cantici, in dedicatione domus David.… Read the full lyrics on ChoirPDFs.

Who composed I will magnify Thee, O Lord?

I will magnify Thee, O Lord was composed by William Henry Bell.

What language is I will magnify Thee, O Lord sung in?

I will magnify Thee, O Lord is sung in Latin, English.

I will magnify Thee, O Lord by William Henry Bell — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 31, 2026

Composer: William Henry Bell

Format: Staff

Language: Latin, English

Pages: 14 pages

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I will magnify Thee, O Lord by William Henry Bell — Lyrics

Psalmus cantici, in dedicatione domus David. Exaltabo te, Domine, quoniam suscepisti me, nec delectasti inimicos meos super me. Domine Deus meus, clamavi ad te, et sanasti me. Domine, eduxisti ab inferno animam meam; salvasti me a descendentibus in lacum. Psallite Domino, sancti ejus; et confitemini memoriae sanctitatis ejus. Quoniam ira in indignatione ejus, et vita in voluntate ejus: ad vesperum demorabitur fletus, et ad matutinum laetitia. Ego autem dixi in abundantia mea: Non movebor in æternum.

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About I will magnify Thee, O Lord

William Henry Bell's anthem I will magnify Thee, O Lord sets a text drawn from Psalm 30. The composer interweaves the original Latin of the psalm with an English translation, creating a powerful expression of devotion and thanksgiving. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic colour, suitable for a church choir. The psalm's verses speak of deliverance from peril and the joy of divine favour, moving from distress to ultimate gladness, making this anthem a compelling choice for sacred occasions.