Blessed Be God Forever

Proulx, Richard (1937–2010) Show Biography

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

Proper of Time → Holy Week → Chrism Mass

Publication Information:
Paraclete Press — PPM09532 (1995)

Text Information:
Reference: 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22; Mozarabic Antiphon; Hymn of St. Ephraem; Revelation 1:8

Duration: 3:00
Lyrics:

Blessed be God forever.

The Lord has anointed us and sealed us,
the Lord has put the Holy Spirit within our hearts.
Blessed be God forever.

With oil of gladness and odor of sweetness, the Lord does all things well:
The deaf hear, the mute speak, the lame walk.
Blessed be God forever.

Christ and Chrism are joined, visible mingled with invisible;
Lambs newborn are engendered of chrism, and given birth of water.
Blessed be God forever.

The Alpha and Omega, who is, who was, 
and who is yet to come: the Lord of all.
Blessed be God forever. Amen.

Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Feb 12, 2022