Psalms for All Seasons ‎#81A

81A. Psalm 81 (A Responsorial Setting)

Text Information

• First Line: Sing for joy to God our strength
• Title: Psalm 81 (A Responsorial Setting)
• Translator: Clara Henderson, b. 1955
• Refrain First Line: O be joyful in your hearts
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 81
• Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Egypt; Biblical Names and Places: Exodus; Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob; Biblical Names and Places: Joseph; Biblical Names and Places: Meribah; Church Year: Advent; Covenant; Daily Prayer: Evening Prayer; Darkness; Elements of Worship: Lord's Supper; Faith; Fear; God as: Shepherd; God as: Judge; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Wisdom; God's: Gifts; God's: People (flock, sheep); God's: Power; God's: Promise of Redemption; God's: Strength; Judgment; Music and Musicians; Musical Instruments; Rulers; Salvation; Ten Commandments: 1st Commandment (worship God alone); Ten Commandments: Exodus 20; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 9th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 28-September 3
• Source: Malawain traditional (Refrain); Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)
• Copyright: Refrain © World Council of Churches; Psalm text © 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, admin. Augsburg Fortress Publishers
• Notes: Responsorial refrain to reading of Psalm 81. Psalm tone included for chanting.

Tune Information

• Name: NDIMITIMA
• Source: Malawian traditional
• Copyright: Tone © 2011 Faith Alive Christian Resources
• Notes: Claves and Maracas rhythms included.