Enlighten My Eyes (2025)
For SATB (some divisi) choir, and organ (2')
Description:
Pleading for clarity and strength in a time of need
Commissioned by St. Mary’s in Lowertown, Saint Paul, Enlighten My Eyes sets a single, urgent line from Psalm 13 in a way that is both pleading and luminous. Scored for SATB choir with occasional divisi in the soprano and tenor lines, and supported by organ, the piece moves with restrained emotional power—inviting singers and listeners alike into a moment of deep reflection and prayer. Ideal for Lent, Tenebrae, or any service focused on spiritual longing and trust.
Text:
Enlighten my eyes, O Lord
Lest I fall into the sleep of death
(Psalm 13:3)
Tags: SATB (some divisi), organ, Psalm 13, sacred, Lenten, contemplative, expressive, moderate difficulty, commissioned
