Worship (4th ed.) ‎#100

100. Psalm 127

Find hymn on One License

Use coupon code "HYMNARY10" for 10% off One License subscription purchases (excludes single-use licenses)

Text Information

• First Line: If the LORD does not build the house
• Title: Psalm 127
• Author (Antiphon): The Grail
• Refrain First Line: May the Lord watch over this house
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 127
• Topic: Psalms
• Source: Verses: The Revised Grail Psalms
• Copyright: Antiphon © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; Verses © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc., agent
• Notes: Antiphonal response to chanting of Psalm 127, Conception Abbey tone and Gelineau tone included

Tune Information

• Name: [May the Lord watch over this house]
• Composer (Gelineau Tone): Joseph Gelineau, SJ
• Composer (Antiphon): A. Gregory Murray, OSB
• Composer (Conception Ab. Tone): Gregory J. Polan, OSB
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Gelineau tone: Mode Sol; Conception Abbey tone: Mode 8a
• Copyright: Gelineau tone and Antiphon © 1963, The Grail, England, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; Conception Abbey tone © 2010, Conception Abbey, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.