Give Thanks to the Lord

This song by Dan Schutte was a recent recessional at RS’s parish. It’s a new one for me and has an odd structure in that every third verse is a bridge. I like Schutte’s work and I think this one is usable with care.

The text is here and the sheet music can be purchased at OCP, where there is a longer sample to listen to than usual to get the idea.

My backing is a little busy but it is spirited as required:

I would avoid the organ on this one as it tends to the hurdy gurdy, but I think other instrumentation would be fine with a delicate touch…see below.

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