Title: Psalms to Live By
Artist: Psalms to Live by / Various
Label: Paraclete Press
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 709887140020
Genre: Classical

Psalms to Live By - One of the most eloquent forms of sacred music is Anglican Psalmody which came into it's own in the nineteenth century. Since then, it has become one of the most beloved sources of meditation in English parish churches and cathedrals as well as here in America. Gloriae Dei Cantores has re-released a three album set of a selection of psalms that range in emotion from personal sorrow to grateful elation. These are performed in the superb acoustic of Gloriae Dei Cantores' home, the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, MA. In their early years, Gloriae Dei Cantores trained under Dr. George Guest, for many years the music director of the choir of St. John's College, Cambridge, England. As a gift to the choir, Dr. Guest gave a copy of his own psalter, with his own interpretations and this forms the basis of these albums. Also heard is the EM Skinner organ of the church, with it's multifaceted and poetic colors beautifully supporting the chant. This set is a marvelous opportunity for prayer and meditation. Along with the sound of the psalms, there are written meditations which guide the listener through the many emotions of the psalms.

Tracks:
1.1 Psalm 24, Anglican Chant
1.2 Psalm 40: I Waited Patiently for the Lord, for Chorus ; Organ
1.3 Psalm 122 for Chorus ; Organ "I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me"
1.4 Psalm 91: Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence of the Most High, for Chorus ; Organ
1.5 Psalm 55: Hear My Prayer, O God (After Clarke), for Chorus ; Organ
1.6 Psalm 63: O God, Thou Art My God, for Chorus ; Organ
1.7 Psalm 84: O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings, for Chorus ; Organ
1.8 Psalm 116: My Delight Is in the Lord, for Chorus ; Organ
1.9 Psalm 23 for Chorus ; Organ: The Lord Is My Shepherd
1.10 Psalm 18: I Will Love Thee, O Lord, My Strength, for Chorus ; Organ
1.11 Psalm 56: Be Merciful Unto Me, O God, for Chorus ; Organ
1.12 Psalm 90: Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge, for Chorus ; Organ
1.13 Psalm 139: O Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me Out, and Known Me, for Chorus ; Organ
1.14 Psalm 121 "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes"
1.15 Psalm 31: In Thee, O Lord, Have I Put My Trust, for Chorus ; Organ
1.16 Psalm 20: The Lord Hear Thee in the Day of Trouble, for Chorus ; Organ
1.17 Psalm 30: I Will Magnify Thee, O Lord, for Chorus ; Organ
1.18 Psalm 115: Not Unto Us, O Lord, Not Unto Us, for Chorus ; Organ
1.19 Psalm 46 "God Is Our Hope ; Strength", for Chorus ; Organ
1.20 Psalm 96, "O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song", for Chorus
1.21 Psalm 118: O Give Thanks Unto the Lord
1.22 Psalm 8: O Lord Our Governer
1.23 Psalm 34: I Will Always Give Thanks Unto the Lord
1.24 Psalm 103: O Sing Unto the Lord
1.25 Praise the Lord My Soul (Psalm 103)
1.26 Psalm 92: It Is a Good Thing to Give Thanks
1.27 Psalm 65: Thou O God Art Praised in Sion
1.28 Psalm 29: Ascribe Unto the Lord
1.29 Psalm 149: O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song
1.30 Psalm 113: Praise the Lord Ye Servants
1.31 Psalm 107: O Give Thanks Unto the Lord
1.32 Psalm 147: O Praise the Lord (Lobet Den Herr)
1.33 Psalm 33: Rejoice in the Lord
1.34 O Give Thanks Unto the Lord (Psalm No. 136), for Chorus
1.35 Psalm 67: God Be Merciful Unto Us and Bless Us
1.36 Psalm 97: The Lord Is King, the Earth May Be Glad
1.37 Psalm 99: The Lord Is King
1.38 Psalm 100 for Chorus ; Organ, "O Be Joyful in the Lord All Ye Lands"
1.39 Psalm 150: O Praise God in His Holiness, for Soprano, Chorus ; Orchestra, Op. 27
1.40 I Cried Unto the Lord with My Voice (Psalm No. 142), for Chorus
1.41 Lord, Thou Art Become Gracious Unto Thy Land (Psalm No. 85), for Chorus
1.42 When I Was in Trouble, I Called Upon the Lord (Psalm No. 120), for Chorus
1.43 Unto Thee, O Lord, Will I Lift Up My Soul (Psalm No. 25), for Chorus
1.44 Hear My Crying, O God (Psalm No. 61), for Chorus
1.45 Lord, Remember David (Psalm No. 132), for Chorus
1.46 Psalm 70 "Haste Thee, O God, to Deliver Me", for Chorus ; Organ
1.47 Out of the Deep Have I Called Unto Thee, O Lord (Psalm No. 130), for Chorus
1.48 O Lord, Rebuke Me Not, Anthem for 2 Sopranos, Chorus ; Organ, Z. 40
1.49 Psalm 42 "Quemadmodum" Verses 1-5 (Wesley) Verses 6-7 (Anon.) Verses 8-13 (Wesley) Verses 14-End) (Anon.) (From St. Paul Psalter)
1.50 Psalm 43 "Judica Me, Deus" Verses 1-4 (Wesley) Verses 5-6 (Anon.) Doxology (Wesley) (From St. Paul Psalter)
1.51 Have Mercy Upon Me, O God, After Thy Great Goodness (Psalm No. 51), for Chorus
1.52 O Hear Ye This, All Ye People (Psalm No. 49), for Chorus ; Organ
1.53 Save Me, O God (Psalm No. 69), for Chorus
1.54 By the Waters of Babylon We Sat Down and Wept (Psalm No. 137), for Chorus
1.55 Hear My Prayer, O Lord (Psalm No. 102), for Chorus
1.56 I Will Give Thanks Unto Thee, O Lord, with My Whole Heart (Psalm No. 138), for Chorus
1.57 How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me, O Lord, Forever? (Psalm No. 13), for Chorus
1.58 Hear My Voice, O God, in My Prayer (Psalm No. 64), for Chorus
1.59 In the Lord Put I My Trust (Psalm No. 11), for Chorus
1.60 Blessed Is He Whose Unrighteousness Is Forgiven (Psalm No. 32), for Chorus