Blessed are You O Lord our God | Bar'chu et Adonai

This is a hymn of praise, thanksgiving, and blessing. The words are based traditional Christian and Jewish liturgy liturgy, in both English (the verses) and Hebrew (the chorus), is sometimes known by the first line of the chorus, Bar'chu et Adonai.

It was written by American Christian and Messianic singer-songwriter, Donna Milgaten (details unknown, started writing in the 1970s).  The song was first published by Jenai Publishing in 1999, and made popular after being recorded by American messianic-Jewish musician, worship leader, and guitarist, Paul Wilbur (b. 1951):  It is sometimes, incorrectly, attributed to Wilbur.

The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Milgaten, which is in the key of Em.  No sources of sheet music have been located:  If you know where to find one, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

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Examples

Singer with band, professional recording with words on-screen

Singer with band, professional recording

Duet with electronic keyboard

Singer with band, professional recording

Backing track to a messianic dance

Worship band, live in a Messianic Jewish service

Singer, unaccompanied

Singer with backing track and silver flute

Singer with piano

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Eternity's holy King;
Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Whose word brings on the evening.

Chorus:
Bar'chu et Adonai, ham'vorach l'olam vaed.
Bar'chu et Adonai, ham'vorach l'olam vaed.

Alternative (translated) chorus:
Bless the Lord who is blessed forever and ever.
Bless the Lord who is blessed forever and ever.

By wisdom O Lord heaven's gates open up,
With understanding You order the seasons:
Creating day and night, turning darkness into light
Arranging the stars to Your pleasing.

Oh blessed be the King, to the Holy One we sing:
Lord of hosts is Your name.
O Ever-living God, rule over us,
Now and forever the same.

Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Eternity's holy King;
Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Whose word brings on the evening.

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• Hymns of blessing
• Hymns from the Messianic tradition

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Eternity's holy King;
Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Whose word brings on the evening.

Chorus:
Bar'chu et Adonai, ham'vorach l'olam vaed.
Bar'chu et Adonai, ham'vorach l'olam vaed.

Alternative (translated) chorus:
Bless the Lord who is blessed forever and ever.
Bless the Lord who is blessed forever and ever.

By wisdom O Lord heaven's gates open up,
With understanding You order the seasons:
Creating day and night, turning darkness into light
Arranging the stars to Your pleasing.

Oh blessed be the King, to the Holy One we sing:
Lord of hosts is Your name.
O Ever-living God, rule over us,
Now and forever the same.

Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Eternity's holy King;
Blessed are You, O Lord our God
Whose word brings on the evening.