Psalm 150

Psalm 150 is the grand finale of the Psalter, a joyful and resounding call to praise God with every instrument imaginable. Set here to an Anglican chant by R. P. Goodenough, it is a piece that allows a choir to really open up and sing with majesty. The structure of the chant gives the text a steady, dignified march, making it a perfect fit for festive occasions or a triumphant Responsorial Psalm.

As we sing through the verses, the words build a vivid picture of a heavenly orchestra. We are called to praise the Lord with the sound of the trumpet, the lute, the harp, and the loud cymbals. It is a text that naturally lifts the energy in the choir loft and the congregation. The psalm culminates in that ultimate, all-encompassing command: "Let ev'rything that hath breath praise the Lord," before flowing seamlessly into the traditional Gloria Patri.