Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)
SATB div. a cappella
Duration: 3:30 | Difficulty: Advanced
Psalm 150 (also known as “Praise the Lord”) is an exuberant, vibrant, and dynamic setting of the final psalm. The piece is woven together through layered textures, a series of rhythmic motifs, a dance-like meter change, antiphonal exchanges that resemble instruments, and a syncopated drive that ties the piece together. The piece is a celebration of harmony, praise, and spiritual uplift, ideal for concerts and sacred settings.
Text
Psalm 150: 1-6
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.
Praise him with the sound of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,
Praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,
Praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with high-sounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.
Additional text
Praise him, yes! Oh, praise him! Praise ye the Lord!
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