Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven (3-5 octaves handbells)

PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN – LAUDA ANIMA and LACQUIPARLE/arr. Dillon Ekle – 3-5 octaves handbells – Level III

“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” and “Many and Great” may not be the most well-known tunes in the hymnal, but this arrangement pairs them – thematically as well as musically – to great effect. “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” is all about the splendor and glory of God, while “Many and Great” is about the glory of His creation. The lyrics, included on a page of performance notes, follow the progression of this arrangement, building up to a triumphant celebration of both Creator and Creation.