Yes I Shall Arise (To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul)

This hymn is a setting of Psalm 51 by French Spiritan (Holy Ghost) priest Lucien Deiss (1921-2007).  It is popular for funerals.

Downloads

Sheet music for choir (SATB), cantor, congregation, guitar, and keyboard.  Published by World Library Publications (WL.002574).

Examples

Lyrics

The lyrics are closely based on Psalm 51. Because they are copyright they cannot be re-produced in full here. But a sketch outline is:

Antiphon: Yes I shall arise ...

1. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul ...

2. Look down on me, ...

3. My heart and soul shall yearn ...

4. Do not withhold your goodness ...

5. To you I pray...

6. Mercy, I cry, O Lord, ...

7. Give me again ...

8. Happy is he, ...