Lift Thine Eyes (3-5 octaves handbells)

LIFT THINE EYES – Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Kevin McChesney – 3-5 octaves handbells – Level II

This well-known chorus from Mendelssohn’s masterwork “Elijah” receives a treatment that is simple to achieve but very beautiful to listen to. The text is “Lift thine eyes to the mountains whence cometh help. Thy help cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He hath said, thy foot shall not be moved. Thy Keeper will never slumber.” Prayerful, bold, and lovely music.