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Refrain text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verses text © 2005, Paule Freeburg, DC.Music © 2005, Christopher Walker. Verses text and music published by OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul(Psalm 103)

Based on Psalm 103Verses: Paule Freeburg, DC Christopher Walker

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Assembly EditionBLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL

(Psalm 103)

Christopher Walker

Text: Based on Psalm 103. Refrain text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verses text © 2005, Paule Freeburg, DC. Music © 2005, Christopher Walker. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

We are pleased to grant permission to reprint the assembly edition enclosed in the box at no charge for the special celebrations of ordination, religious profession, first Mass or funeral. Reprints must includetitle, composer’s name and full copyright notice as it appears above. If not kept as a souvenir, copies mustbe destroyed after use. For all other uses please contact: OCP Reprint Permission, 1-800-LITURGY.

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Composer NotesThis song was originally written for school masses; it can be found on two recordings, Morning &Evening – Prayer for the Commute, Prayer for the Journey (double CD, ed. 20099; songbook, ed.20139) and Glory Bound (ed. 20638), a compilation CD of pieces from Morning & Evening.

Liturgical Use: Sing at any mass or prayer service with themes of praise or trust in God, andduring Lent. It may also be sung as a song of praise at the end of services of Reconciliation. Youmight like to ask children to write their own verses of praise.

Performance: Sing in a gospel style and add percussion if you like. The two harmony parts aresuggestions only; feel free to add other harmony or improvise as the piece grows.

End the piece by repeating the refrain several times, getting stronger and stronger.

—Christopher Walker