Tracks
Liner Notes
Of the four settings by Edward Stark here, three are texts from the standard liturgy—but as they appeared in the Union Prayerbook: k’dusha, l’kha adonai (from the Torah service), and s’u sh’arim. His “Sing Joyfully” is the Union Prayerbook’s English adaptation of harninu lelohim.
Lyrics
K'DUSHA
Sung in Hebrew
Words: Liturgy
We hallow Thy name on earth, even as it is hallowed in heaven; and with the prophet we say in humble adoration:
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.
God our strength, God our Lord, how excellent is Thy name in all the earth.
In all places of Thy dominion Thy name is praised and glorified.
Our God is One; He is our Father; He is our King; He is our Helper; and in His mercy He will answer our prayers in the sight of all the living.
God will reign forever, thy God, a Zion, from generation to generation. Hallelujah!
L'KHA ADONAI
Sung in Hebrew
Words: Liturgy
Thine, O Lord, are greatness, power and glory, victory and majesty; Thine is all that is in heaven and on earth; Thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and Thou art exalted, Supreme above all.
SING JOYFULLY
Sung in English
Words: Union Prayer Book
Sing joyfully to the Lord, the Lord, our Strength! Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice. Sing joyfully to the Lord our Strength! Rejoice before the God of Jacob! Sound the trumpet at the new moon, at the return of our solemn feast. For this is a statute unto Israel. A law of the God of Jacob.
S'U SH'ARIM
Sung in Hebrew
Words: Liturgy (Psalms 24: 7-10)
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors, for the King of glory shall enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of hosts - He is the King of glory.
Credits
Composer: Edward StarkPerformers: Justin Bischof, Organ; Mary Ellen Callahan, Soprano; Ted Christopher, Baritone; Patrick Gardner, Conductor; Heather Johnson, Mezzo-soprano; Matthew Kirchner, Tenor; Kirkpatrick Choir; Barbara Harbach, Organ; Michael Isaacson, Conductor; Rochester Singers; Richard Botton, Cantor
