Benedicite
The Benedicite is a canticle that is used in the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours, and is also used in Anglican and Lutheran worship. The text is either verses 35–65 or verses 35–66 of The Song of the Three Children. Newer versions often omit the final verse, and may reduce the number of occurrences of the refrain "sing his praise and exalt him for ever".
In Catholic tradition, the canticle can also be sung or recited in its complete form as a thanksgiving after Holy Mass. Bible passages from the Book of Daniel and Psalm 148 form the core of this canticle.Text
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The Benedicite has often been set to music, including by Ralph Vaughan Williams and by Andrew Carter in his Benedicite.
