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#19 The Heavens Declare

[Intro] (Cosmic atmosphere with bright synth pads and a rising electronic arpeggiator) [Verse 1] (SOLO VOICE (clean, whispered with reverb)) The heavens declare His glory The skies proclaim the work of His hands Day after day they pour forth speech Night after night they reveal knowledge [Pre-Chorus] (SOLO VOICE (gains slight distortion/edge)) There is no speech, there are no words No sound is heard from them (ANGELIC CHOIR (SSAA, vocal pad, long notes)) Ooooh-oooh-ohhhh... (SOLO VOICE) Yet their voice goes out into all the earth (ANGELIC CHOIR (response)) Their words to the ends of the world... [Chorus] (SOLO VOICE (main melody)) In the heavens He has pitched a tent for the sun It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber (ANGELIC CHOIR (doubles melody at higher octave)) Like a champion rejoicing to run his course It rises at one end of the heavens [Build-Up] (Beat accelerates, pulsing bassline enters, snare rolls) (SOLO VOICE (fragmented, sampled)) Perfect... Refreshes... Trustworthy... Wise... (ANGELIC CHOIR (sings the adjectives in harmony)) His law is perfect The statutes are trustworthy The precepts are right The commands are radiant [Drop] (Euphoric explosion with melodic lead synth and powerful beat) (ANGELIC CHOIR (main melody, powerful and clear)) HIS FEAR OF THE LORD IS PURE! HIS DECREES ARE FIRM! (SOLO VOICE (counter-melody)) More precious than gold... (ANGELIC CHOIR) THAN MUCH PURE GOLD! (SOLO VOICE) Sweeter than honey... (ANGELIC CHOIR) THAT COME FROM THE COMB! [Breakdown] (Beat stops, only atmospheric pads and piano) (SOLO VOICE (intimate, vulnerable)) By them your servant is warned In keeping them there is great reward (ANGELIC CHOIR (whispered, close harmonies)) Forgive my hidden faults... [Final Build-Up] (Beat returns progressively) (SOLO VOICE (prayer)) May these words of my mouth please you (ANGELIC CHOIR (grows in intensity)) And this meditation of my heart... (ALL) Be acceptable before You! [Outro] (Only synth pad and fading choir) (ANGELIC CHOIR (sustained, dissolving)) My Rock and my Redeemer... My Redeemer... (Silence)