The Lord Bless You and Keep You

November 4, 2026

This hymn is traditionally a benediction, and I was familiar with the words because the church I attend uses it frequently in that way. What I didn't know was that the words comes directly from Numbers 6:24-26! It is actually a blessing that was given to Moses directly from God. God instructed Moses to "Tell Aaron and his sons, 'This is how you are to bless the Israelites...'" (Numbers 6:22-23, CSV). These verses were set to music by Peter C. Lutkin.

Today's sheet music is courtesy of musicnotes.com.

The version of the hymn that I am sharing is a recording posted by SE Samonte, and it features a performance by the Altar of Praise Chorale. I chose it because it accuratly depicts the rich harmonies that I see in the sheet music. It makes me feel like I'm walking through a big cathedral. It is so different than the bluegrass hymn I posted for 11/3; there are so many different ways to honor God through music, yes? I hope you sing along, whether you sing the soprano or bass line, or anything in between!

Be blessed,

Wendy