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As the Watchman

Michael Joncas

As the Watchman


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This is a setting of the first 2 sections of Psalm 63: 1) a poetic evocation of the yearning to be with God, and 2) a description of what the Temple service means to the psalmist. Psalm 63 is one of the privileged “morning” psalms associated with Lauds. In addition to being a Common Responsorial Psalm, the antiphon, taken from Psalm 130, emphasizes the advental and eschatological character of the opening section of the psalm. The psalm-setting is one of great simplicity. The refrain is metered while the verses are chanted freely. May be accompanied by keyboard (organ/piano) or harp.

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As The Watchman [MP3]
From: Every Stone Shall Cry
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As the Watchman [Octavo]
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As the Watchman [Octavo - Downloadable]
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Indexes

Liturgical: Morning Prayer Morning Psalms, Canticles
The Liturgy of the Word Responsorial Psalm
Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Responsorial Psalm (See Scriptural Index)
Topical: Petition / Prayer
Longing for God
Day: Season of Advent Advent (Sundays and Weekdays)
Ritual: Order of Christian Funerals
Scripture: Psalm 63