Psalm 121: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes (from Three Psalms)

SKU: CF.CM9721

ISBN 9781491161005. UPC: 680160919604. Key: C major. English. Psalm 121.

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. --Psalm 121, King James Version Psalm 121, from the canonical Book of Psalms, is one of fifteen psalms (meaning sacred song or hymn) included in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). These powerful texts about hope and perseverance were likely chanted by Jewish pilgrims as they traversed the ascending road into Jerusalem, which sits atop a hill known as Mount Zion. Thousands of years later, the words of Psalm 121 continue to uplift and inspire those afflicted with pain, grief, or suffering; one need only look to the hills.  .
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.”—P salm 121, King James VersionPsalm 121, from the canonical Book of Psalms, is one of fifteen “psalms” (meaning sacred song or hymn) included in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). These powerful texts about hope and perseverance were likely chanted by Jewish pilgrims as they traversed the ascending road into Jerusalem, which sits atop a hill known as Mount Zion.Thousands of years later, the words of Psalm 121 continue to uplift and inspire those afflicted with pain, grief, or suffering; one need only “look to the hills.” .

SKU: JK.01838

Psalm 121.

This beautiful arrangement by Christine Davis includes scriptural text adapted from Psalm 121: I Will lift mine eyes from whence cometh my help. I will lift mine eyes to the Lord, my God, for my help cometh from the Lord. Arranged for SATB choir with organ or piano accompaniment.

Composer: Christine H. Davis
Lyricist: Psalm 121
Difficulty: Medium
Performance time: 4:00
Reference: Psalm 121.

SKU: GI.G-003019

Scripture: Psalm 19, Psalm 110, Psalm 121, Psalm 126, Psalm 131.

The first piece, Call to Worship and Dance, is inspired by Psalm 19, “He has pitched a tent for the sun, which comes forth like the groom from his bridal chamber.” This piece begins with evocative figures before moving to a syncopated dance. In the second piece, Kate takes her inspiration from Psalm 110. Psalm 121, “I will lift up my eyes” consists of long, arching phrases.  Psalm 126, “Our mouths were filled with laughter” is another dance. Kate depicts the laughter with a highly chromatic melody and harmonic shifts. The concluding psalm is Psalm 131, “I have stilled my soul, like a weaned child on its mother’s lap, so is my soul within me.” .

SKU: CF.CM9785

ISBN 9781491164563. UPC: 680160923472. Key: E major. English. Psalm 121:1-8.

The opportunity to compose this piece came to me during my second year as a composition student at Texas Christian University. A family from Big Spring, a small town in West Texas, reached out to one of my high school choir directors, Ms. Kathryn Zetterstrom, and asked if she knew any composers for a project. Thankfully, she sent them my information.The project was created specifically to celebrate the 80th birthday of Jobeth Corwin, the family's matriarch. For the text, the family asked me to set her favorite psalm and a psalm loved by many: Psalm 121. Jobeth Corwin was a lifelong chorister who sang the alto part in any choir she was a member of, so to start the piece, I began with a solo intended for an alto voice. While this is my preference, the solo can be sung by any treble voice.I sincerely hope you enjoy this piece and it brings joy to all who hear and sing it!

SKU: MN.50-9080

UPC: 688670590801. Scripture: Psalms 121.

Popular Psalm 121 in lyrical setting that faithfully preserves its poetic integrity.

SKU: LO.99-3881L

UPC: 000308150247.

Perfo rmance/accompaniment CD for Unto the Hills I Lift My Eyes (10/5142L) This buoyant hymn of hope by Lloyd Larson is based on the enduring Psalm 121: Unto the hills I will lift my eyes; from where shall come my aid? My strength, my help is from God above who heaven and earth has made. It is equally effective with piano accompaniment or the optional solo trumpet.

SKU: BT.PMC3676

These two anthems are examples of Lauridsen's style in embryo, as it were, for both were written while the composer was just twenty-seven years old. Both anthems evince the contrapuntal mastery that would prove an enduring featureof the composer's technique. The pure and austere lines of I will lift up mine eyes, an a cappella setting of Psalm 121, evoke ancient organum and the imitative devices of Medieval polyphony. Complex chord structures and elaboratecanonic procedures give O come, let us sing unto the Lord a sense of inexorable forward momentum. The coruscating organ part further enhances the prevailing mood of joy that pervades this anthem. --Byron Adams.

SKU: AU.9781506465388

Beloved Psalm 121 is given a gentle contemporary setting by William Schoenfeld. Several motives are repeated to aid the teaching process.

SKU: LO.10-4941S

ISBN 9780787758431.

The words of Psalm 121 speak of God's saving help. They are carefully reflected in this anthem, which begins and ends peacefully, building to rich exultation in the middle. The violin provides additional melodic and harmonic commentary throughout.

SKU: GI.G-8675G

UPC: 785147867579. English. Text Source: Inspired by a 10th c. Celtic poem, Psalm 121, writings of Thomas Merton. Text by Tony Alonso.

SKU: SU.80200803

This a cappella work for SATB chorus uses a text drawn from The Psalter, 1912 (Psalm 121); not difficult but requires men to briefly divide into four parts 8 page octavo Published by: Dunstan House Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. Perusal copies are available by contacting office@DunstanHouse.com (include the organization name with your request). To order quantities fewer than 8, please write to sales@subitomusic.com.

SKU: XC.HRMG2475

The resounding harmonies in this SAB, a cappella setting are carefully crafted with optional notes for flexible voicing. With an uplifting message based on Psalm 121, the straightforward rhythms give your choir plenty of time to develop expressive musicianship.