Sicut cervus desiderat ad fontes aquarum ita desiderat anima mea ad te Deus….
Father, All-Holy – Benedict Preece
Father, all-holy, merciful, and tender; Son co-eternal, worthy to be praised; Spirit of comfort, fount of loving-kindness; God everlasting, …
What Child is This? – Benedict Preece
What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? So bring Him incense, gold andContinue readingWhat Child is This? – Benedict Preece
Ubi Caritas et Amor – Benedict Preece
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus, et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.
Motets, Op. 133: 2. Meditabor – Benedict Preece
Meditabor inmandatis tuis, quae dilexi valde: et levabo manus meas ad mandata tua, quae dilexi.
Nunc Dimittis, H. 127 – Benedict Preece
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine secundum verbum tuum in pace: Quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum Quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum: Lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuaeContinue readingNunc Dimittis, H. 127 – Benedict Preece
Os Justi, Wab 30 – Benedict Preece
Os justi meditabitur sapientiam: et lingua ejus loquetur judicium. Lex Dei ejus in corde ipsius: et non supplantabuntur gressus ejus.
Ave Maris Stella, Eg 150 – Benedict Preece
Ave, maris stella, Dei Mater alma, Atque semper Virgo, Felix caeli porta. Solve vincla reis, Profer lumen caecis Mala nostra pelle, Bona cuncta posce. Vitam praesta puram, Iter para tutumContinue readingAve Maris Stella, Eg 150 – Benedict Preece
The Ash Grove – Benedict Preece
Down yonder green valley, where streamlets meander, When twilight is fading I pensively rove, Or at the bright noontide in solitude wander Amid the dark shades of the lonely ashContinue readingThe Ash Grove – Benedict Preece
My Soul, There Is a Country – Benedict Preece
My soul, there is a country Far beyond the stars, Where stands a wingèd sentry All skilful in the wars: There, above noise and danger, Sweet Peace sits crown’d withContinue readingMy Soul, There Is a Country – Benedict Preece