Mijn God Gij peilt mijn hart Psalm 139 = My God, You Fathom My Heart, 1967 - 2007

File

Identifier: 23

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Antiphonal Song from Psalm 139 for Psalmist (Cantor or Unison Choir) and Assembly with Keyboard Accompaniment

Dates

1967 - 2007

Creator

Huijbers, Bernard (1922-2003) (Composer, Person)

Biographical / Historical

This psalm consists of two sections: a hymn of thanksgiving for God's universal care (vv 1-18), and an individual lamentation of one seeking deliverance from his accusers (vv 19-24). These two independent texts have been skillfully woven together by the Temple editors to produce one literary unity, revealing a post-Exilic compilation.