Diane Bish: Psalm 23: SATB: Vocal Score

Psalm 121 is commonly known as 'I will lift up mine eyes...' This arrangement by Diane Bish is from the Symphony of Psalms collection and is best suited for a medium advanced level of vocal ability due to the tessitura it definitely soars.

In this psalm of praise the solo soprano and flute begin in a recitative finally joined by choir and instruments in a joyful modulation from C to E major. The organ plays a major role with soprano and flute as running sixteenth notes in the left hand describe God's many and continued blessings. The middle section is a retreat from the driving rhythm reminded by both soprano and flute of the peace of God's healing of sin and disease for all who ask. Once again the music breaks forth into praise as it builds to a final sforzando of exultation in praise of God.