Saturday, February 3, 2018

Jerusalem, Give Glory! (David Haas)


   This weekend, we hear Psalm 147, one of the Hallelujah psalms that make up the last five chapters of the psalter.   At Mass, we will be singing verses 1 to 6.  Catholic composer David Haas has set verses 12 to 15 to music as well; you can hear his arrangement below.  

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, give glory! 
Jerusalem, Jerusalem, give glory! 
  
Jerusalem, sing praise!  
Praise God with music, o Zion! 
The Lord opens all doors, 
Protecting your children with blessing. 

Refrain 

The Lord brings peace to the land; 
The best of wheat God gives. 
God sings to the earth; 
With peace we hear God’s word. 

Refrain 

The word is given to Jacob: 
To Israel God gives the law. 
We alone are given God’s word. 
His wisdom is promised to us. 

Refrain 

To hear more music from David Haas, you can mp3s at GIA Publications.
To listen to this song, click on the video below.




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