Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! (StF 186)
- Authors & translators:
- Dudley-Smith, Timothy
- Festivals and Seasons:
- Advent
- Metre:
- 10.10.10.10.(10.10.10.10.)
- Tune:
- Woodlands
- Composers & arrangers:
- Wright, Paul Leddington
- Composers & arrangers:
- Greatorex, Walter
- Theme:
- Justice and Peace
- Source:
- Singing the Faith: 186 (CD8 #11)
- Verses:
- 4
- STF Number:
- 186
Further information
Based on The Magnificat, the song of Jesus' mother, Mary (Luke 1:46-55). See also My soul rejoices in God my Saviour (StF 60).
Evermore or ever more?
In response to an enquiry: TD-S's use of the word "evermore” at the close of the final verse is correct. Though this is sometimes written as two words, traditionally (from Middle English onwards), it’s written as a single word: a more emphatic version of “ever”, which is exactly right in this context. The word also holds the remnant suggestion of “always, at all times, constantly”, which is also appropriate here.