The Song Of Moses
SATB choral/organ score
PEL5002-Choir and Organ
A SETTING OF THE EASTER VIGIL CANTICLE FOR SATB CHOIR AND ORGAN.
The Song of Moses (Episcopal BCP - Canticle 8, and Anglican BAS - Canticle 1) is sung as a continuation of the Exodus reading at the Easter Vigil. It is also appropriate throughout the Easter season. This setting, based on a traditional Catalan melody, has a suitably Eastern mode quality.
Texts
The Song of Moses Cantemus Domino
(Exodus 15:1-6, 11-13, 17-18)
I will sing to the Lord, for he has risen up in might.
I will sing to the Lord, for he is lofty and uplifted; *
the horse and its rider has he hurled into the sea.
The Lord is my strength and my refuge; *
the Lord has become my Saviour.
This is my God and I will praise him, *
the God of my people and I will exalt him.
The Lord is a mighty warrior; *
Yahweh is his Name.
The chariots of Pharaoh and his army has he hurled into the sea; *
the finest of those who bear armor have been
drowned in the Red Sea.
The fathomless deep has overwhelmed them; *
they sank into the depths like a stone. Refrain
Your right hand, O Lord, is glorious in might; *
your right hand, O Lord, has overthrown the enemy.
Who can be compared with you, O Lord, among the gods? *
who is like you, glorious in holiness,
awesome in renown, and worker of wonders?
You stretched forth your right hand; *
the earth swallowed them up.
With your constant love you led the people you redeemed; *
with your might you brought them in safety to
your holy dwelling.
You will bring them in and plant them *
on the mount of your possession,
The resting-place you have made for yourself, O Lord, *
the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hand has established.
The Lord shall reign *
for ever and for ever. Refrain
