This is the Michael Joncas one. It is a setting of Ps 118. We usually do the other one, which I dislike so I was hoping this might provide an alternative as we have never done it before. You can hear snippets of the Joncas one and the other one at AOV. This is a more listenable version. This is another fine version, this time piano and duet vocal.
It can be purchased for download at OCP.
Watch for the different tune in the third verse. This setting appears singable and much better than the other one.
Refrain
This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad.
This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad;Verse 1
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.
His mercy endures forever;
Let the house of Israel say:
“His mercy endures forever.”Refrain
Verse 2
The Lord’s right hand has struck with pow’r,
The Lord’s right hand is exalted;
I shall not die, but live
and declare the works of the Lord.Refrain
Verse 3
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the Lord this has been done;
It is wonderful in our eyes!Refrain
© Michael Joncas 1981,1982.