Bless the Lord - Dan Brennan, Kevin M. Roth, Marc Cavallero, & Ken Canedo

Translated into ASL by David Bar-Tzur

Created 29 October 2007, links updated monthly with the help of LinkAlarm.

EXPLANATION OF THE GLOSSING SYSTEM
(to understand how I describe the signs in this translation).

Refrain: MY SOUL PRAISE THE-rt LORD. PRAISE GOD HIS-rt HOLY NAME.

1. REMEMBER OUR GOD HIMSELF-rt KIND.rhythm for clapping is shown
EVERYDAY OUR LIFE HE-rt BLESS US LONG-LIST.rhythm for clapping is shown

2. REMEMBER OUR GOD HIMSELF-rt JUST.rhythm for clapping is shown
SOCIETY REJECT (2h)YOU, GOD SUPPORT++.rhythm for clapping is shown

3. REMEMBER GOD HIS-rt LOVE HEAL CAN.rhythm for clapping is shown
HE-rt SUMMON US BECOME COMPLETE, BECOME FREE.rhythm for clapping is shown


Notes: THE - Underlined words are honorific indices ("indexes"), using the FT of the upturned palm to indicate who is being honored.

HOLY - H-CLEAN. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Holy - 1.

KIND - (2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs away, NDH is held close to heart and DH circles around it.

LONG-LIST - (2h)[O^], POs > signer, NDH - above and touches DH; both hands open to (2h)[5] while DH descends.

JUST - (2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs up, tap FT while moving in a horizontal circle.

REJECT - Hands start like the final position of STOP and DH slides > DS while pronating.

Lyrics:

Refrain: Bless the Lord, O my soul; bless God's holy name.

1. Remember the kindness of our God, who showers us with blessing all our days.

2. Remember the justice of our God, who stands with those forgotten and confused.

3. Remember the healing love of God, who calls us to be whole and to be free.

treble clef as a symbol for musicTo hear a performance of part of this song, go to Bless the Lord | OCP.org and click on play bar under "Listen:".

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