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I will praise Thee, O Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I will praise Thee, O Lord by Joseph W. Lerman — Lyrics
In finem, pro occultis filii. Psalmus David.
Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo; narrabo omnia mirabilia tua.
Laetabor et exsultabo in te; psallam nomini tuo, Altissime.
In convertendo inimicum meum retrorsum; infirmabuntur, et peribunt a facie tua.
Quoniam fecisti judicium meum et causam meam; sedisti super thronum, qui judicas justitiam.
Increpasti gentes, et periit impius: nomen eorum delesti in aeternum,
et in saeculum saeculi.
Inimici defecerunt frameae in finem, et civitates eorum
destruxisti. Periit memoria eorum cum sonitu;
et Dominus in aeternum permanet. Paravit in judicio thronum suum,
et ipse judicabit orbem terrae in aequitate: judicabit populos in justitia.
Et factus est Dominus refugium pauperi; adjutor in opportunitatibus, in tribulatione.
Et sperent in te qui noverunt nomen tuum,
quoniam non dereliquisti quaerentes te, Domine.
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About I will praise Thee, O Lord
This setting of Psalm 9, verses 1-14, is a powerful anthem for SATB choir, sung in a compelling mix of Latin and English. The text expresses profound gratitude and jubilant praise to God for His wondrous works and His righteous judgment. The composer, Joseph W. Lerman, crafts a piece that moves from solemn reflection to exultant declaration, mirroring the emotional arc of the psalm. Its rich harmonies and dynamic contrasts make it suitable for a celebratory occasion within a service, offering a deeply spiritual and uplifting experience for both choir and congregation. The work's sacred nature and its anthemic quality ensure a profound musical and devotional impact.
