Song Description
Beginning with allegro percussion (somewhat subdued at first), "Psalm 47" builds as sections of the choir enter, one part at a time in counterpoint, building harmonies and in excitement. A middle section puts the choir into a three-octave phrase accompanied by hand claps, then reprising a combination of all parts together, driving to the end in a final, repeated homophonic "Praise" proclamation in jazz choral harmonies.
| Song Length |
1:46 |
Genre |
Classical - Contemporary, Jazz - Religious |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Joyful, Exultant |
Subject |
God, Encouragement |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Praise 47
(Bass & Tenor:)
Sing praises to our God, sing praises,
Sing praises to the Lord, sing praises! (continue repeating)
(Alto:)
For God rules o'er all the earth, God reigns!
For God reigns over all the earth, God reigns! (continue repeating)
(Soprano:)
God has gone up with a shout!
Gone up with blast of trumpet! (continue repeating)
("B" Section - All)
Clap your hands, clap your hands all you people,
Shout to God with a voice of triumph!
Clap your hands, clap your hands all you people!
(Bass & Tenor:)
Sing praises to our God, sing praises,
Sing praises to the Lord, sing praises!
(All parts enter together:)
Sing praises to our God, sing praises,
Sing praises to the Lord, sing praises!
For God rules o'er all the earth, God reigns!
For God reigns over all the earth, God reigns!
God has gone up with a shout!
Gone up with blast of trumpet!
(All:)
Praise! Praise! Praise! PRAISE!