Offertory Antiphon – 29th OT (Mode VI, De La Torre)
Rebecca De La Torre
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Spanish version of this song:
Antífona de Ofertorio – 29º TO (Modo VI, De La Torre)
Lyrics / Letras
I will meditate on your commandments,
which I have loved exceedingly,
and I shall lift up my hands to your commandments,
which I have loved.
(Psalm 119:47, 48)
Verse 1:
I have promised to obey your words;
with all my heart I implore your favor.
(Psalm 119:57, 58)
Verse 2:
As with your promise, have mercy.
I have pondered my ways, and turned my steps to your decrees.
(Psalm 119:58, 59)
Verse 3:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
(Gloria Patri)
Composer's Notes:
This is my first time composing in Mode VI. I find it delightful and hopeful, but still contemplative.
I studied several ancient chants to capture the feeling in this mode, including:
Magnificat
Psalmus 116: Laudate
Regina Caeli
Ubi Caritas
All of these can be found in Jubilate Deo.
I hope this setting gives you that sense of hope and trust in God that Queen Esther herself must have experienced as she prayed to God for help against the evil Haman.
Rebecca De La Torre
