Beckenhorst Press
BP1313
SATB anthem
By: Donna Butler Douglas
Level: Moderate
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Why do we sing a “new song to the Lord”? Because He heard our cry, drew us up from the pit and set our feet on the rock of salvation. Psalm 40 springs to life through driving rhythms, syncopation and a contrasting middle section. Most of all, this anthem has that elusive quality – appeal.
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Text based on Psalm 40
I will sing a song of praise to God
For he has given my heart a new song.
But may all who seek Him rejoice and be glad.
May those who love thy salvation
Shout “Great is the Lord!”
I will sing a song of praise to God
For he has given my heart a new song.
I waited patiently for God.
He turned to me and heard my cry;
He drew me up from the desolate pit,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet on a rock of salvation.
