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The Visitation in the Book of Hours of the Duc...
The Visitation in the Book of Hours of the Duc de Berry; the Magnificat in Latin (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Luke 1:46-55 [Latin]

46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

54 He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.

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Magnificat, composed in 1989 by Arvo Pärt (b. 1935)

Arvo Pärt - Magnificat

Performed by Coro da Camera del Conservatorio di Como
Vincenza Giacoia, soprano solo
Domenico Innominato, director

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Composed by Arvo Part (1935-). Choral part(s). With Standard notation. Universal Edition #UE019350. Published by Universal Edition (PR.UE019350).

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Jean-Philippe Rameau, by Joseph Aved.
Jean-Philippe Rameau, by Joseph Aved. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Psalm 69:3 | Psalm 68:4 Vulgate [Latin]

3 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.

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Laboravi clamans, grand motet for 5 voices composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiX4HZ96GAA
Performance conducted by Philippe Herreweghe, with Collegium Vocale Gent, Chœur et Orchestre de la Chapelle Royale

Laboravi clamans - Jean-Philippe Rameau Dir. Matthew Leese

Performed by University of Illinois Chorale, Matthew Leese conductor

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Laboravi Clamans (SSATB,Org) composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764). Edited by Daniel Pinkham. For SSATB choir, Organ. Choral. Vocal score. Text Language: Latin. Published by Edition Peters (PE.P66276). ISBN M-3007-1989-4. With Text Language: Latin. Choral.

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Petrucci Music Library

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Kirchenfenster LOBGESANG nach dem Psalm 145 in...
Kirchenfenster LOBGESANG nach dem Psalm 145 in der St. Johanniskirche zu Lüneburg, Niedersachsen. Gestaltet von dem Maler und Grafiker Gerhard Hausmann. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Psalm 145:15-16

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

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The eyes of all wait upon thee (1959), composed by Jean Berger (1909-2002)

The Eyes of All Wait Upon Thee (Jean Berger) - National Taiwan University Chorus

Performed by National Taiwan University Chorus
Conductor: Lin, Huan-Wei 林歡偉

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SATB choir. Composed by Jean Berger. General. Augsburg Choral Library. Anthem. Octavo. Published by Augsburg Fortress (AU.9780800645595).

 

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Detail of third window of the south wall with ...
Detail of third window of the south wall with stained glass depicting Isaiah 40:11 He gathers the lambs in his arms. Created by Watson & Co, Youghal, in 1906. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Adapted from Isaiah 40:9-

9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

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Climb to the top of the highest mountain, joyous tidings proclaim to the world,
Lift up your voice, shout the good news: behold, your Lord comes to you.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will carry the lambs in his arms,
He will ever keep them safe from harm. Behold, your Lord comes to you.
He who made the stars in the heaven, He who fashioned the earth and the sea,
From time eternal he was God, the Alpha and Omega, he. Behold, your Lord!
He will come in power and glory, he will rule with mercy and truth,
Hope of the nations, light of all the world.
He will love the little children, he will hold them in his arms.
Love him and trust him as a little child. Behold, your Lord comes to you.

– adapted from Isaiah 40

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Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain (1981), composed by Carolyn Jennings (b. 1936)

Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain, by Carolyn Jennings

Performed by Luther College Massed Choirs and Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Jennaya Robison, conductor

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SATB choir – Grade 2. Composed by Carolyn Jennings. Sacred, Christmas, Choral. Choral octavo. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.C8118).