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Thirsting for You (Psalm 63) is the responsorial psalm for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary time, Cycle A.

It is also used in the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary time, Cycle A.

Download links for the music sheet are after the jump.

Download Links:
MP3 audio file
PDF of the music piece
MuseScore file used to construct the music piece

Story Behind the Song:
Psalm 63 is one of those psalms I am always drawn to because of its characteristics of longing and all the beautiful imagery of thirsting for the Lord like parched earth thirsts for water. The melody for this psalm was constructed with an up-and-down movement like a soul trying to reach upwards and falling, only to brought up to a higher note at the end.

Song Usage Notes:

  • Sing response twice at the start and only once at the end. Slow down in the last response.
  • Keep tempo slow so that the verses aren’t difficult to sing.
  • Especially, watch out for the tricky phrasing in verse 2 (“…in the sanctuary”)– I had a hard time constructing that first line and making it fit the melody. It might sound awkward at first but practice it a few times to get it.

Prayer Intention:
If you use this music, please do so for non-commercial purposes. I do ask that you please pray for an intention for each song you use. For this psalm, please pray for: the conversion of atheists — that they may come to realize the error of their beliefs and embrace the God who created them.

Final Word:
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God bless your music ministries. May your music help people reach Jesus our Lord in prayer!