Praise the Lord in Song
"Praise the Lord in song. Oh, God who made the day and night and knows the dwelling place of light, You are God and God alone, Praise the Lord in Song." So begins the text of this anthem with optional accompaniment for 5-octaves of bells. The character marking is "with brilliance" and the music is upbeat and pulsing. Brass ensemble consists of 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, French horn, Bass trombone/Tuba, timpani. Percussion is suspended cymbals, xylophone, bongos.