To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul (AOV 2/14)

A setting of Ps 25 by Bob Hurd that we use a lot and also as a substitute for the set Psalm through a season like advent. I heard it years ago at a music session organised by the Brisbane Archdiocese when it was played at breakneck speed on an organ.  We still do it in a lively fashion, as it should be done, and it is a great song. The last repeat of “To you O God…” is meant to slow down, but I often don’t bother.

It can be purchased for download at OCP.

This is a fine version but it could be even more uptempo. A cantor with a fine voice does a slower version here.

Refrain
To you, O God, I lift up my soul;
lift up my spirit to my Lord.
To you I lift up my soul. (Rpt 1st time)

Verse 1

Make me to know your ways, O God;
teach me your paths, guide me.
You are my Saviour.

Refrain

Verse 2

Good and upright our gracious God,
showing the way,
guiding the humble to justice.

Refrain

Verse 3

Steadfast and kind your ways, O God;
all who revere your covenant
know your friendship.

Refrain

To you I lift up my soul.

To you I lift up my soul.

© Bob Hurd 1991.

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