Musical Offering: Laudibus in Sanctis!

Saint Jose[h's church, Esmonde, Ontario. By the author.

Before this Octave Day of All Saints and All Souls ends, a bit of joyful music of praise of God and His providence is in order. So here is William Byrd’s Laudibus in Sanctis, a setting of Psalm 150, composed in 1591. It’s in triple meter, and has almost a dance-like feel. Here is Voces8 with their fine performance. The original Latin text along with a translation may be found below the video: