Arthur Honegger: psalm 138

Trois psaumes (1940-41), nr. 3: Il faut que de tous mes esprits.
Superb Psalm poem by Clément Marot (1543), joyful tune by Guillaume France (1543), and captivating composition by Arthur Honegger (1940/1). Dedicated to Eliette Schenneberg (contre-alto / mezzo) . But this performance with Jean-François Gardeil is my favorite.

Score (All three psalms) – from IMSLP. Enjoy.

Text (Fr-Eng)

Psaume 138 Psalm 138
(poem by Clément Marot, 1543)(English – Book of Common Prayer)
Il faut que de tous mes esprits
ton los et prix
j’exalte et prise:
Devant les grands me présenter
pour te chanter
J’ai fait emprise.
En ton saint’ Temple adorerai,
célèbrerai
ta renommée,
Pour l’amour de ta grand’ bonté,
et féauté
tant estimée.
I will give thanks to you, O LORD,
with my whole heart;

Before the gods I will sing your praise.

I will bow down toward your holy temple
and praise your Name,

Because of your love and faithfulness;

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