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100. My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout (Canticle of the Turning)

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First Line: My soul cries out with a joyful shout
Title: My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout (Canticle of the Turning)
Author: Rory Cooney (1990)
Refrain First Line: My heart shall sing of the day you bring
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
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Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent; Justice
Copyright: © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.
ONE LICENSE: 00762
Tune Information
Name: STAR OF COUNTY DOWN
Arranger: Rory Cooney (1990)
Meter: Irregular
Key: e minor
Source: Irish melody
Copyright: Arr. © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.


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By employing an energetic Irish folk song for its melody, this ballad-like paraphrase of the Magnificat, Mary’s song at her meeting with her relative Elizabeth (Luke 1:46–55), recaptures both the wonder and the faith of the young woman who first recognized what God was doing.


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