Psalm Antiphons for a Time of Preparation

For SAB or SATB choir, this collection by Carl F. Schalk contains eleven Psalm antiphons that can be paired with commonly appointed Psalm texts for the Advent season. The antiphons are designed to be sung with chosen Psalm tones.

The antiphon is sung first by the choir. Then the Psalm text is sung by the congregation or alternately between the choir (or cantor) and the congregation. The antiphon is repeated at the conclusion of the Psalm.

Includes antiphons for Psalms 24, 25, 72, 80, 85, 89, 122, 126, and 146; Isaiah 12 (First Song of Isaiah); and Luke 1 (The Magnificat).

See also Schalk’s Psalm Antiphons for a Time of Penitence.

Antiphon for Psalm 24
Psalm 24:10b
The Lord of hosts is the King of glory. 

Antiphon for Psalm 25
Psalm 25:1a
To You I lift up my soul. 

Antiphon for Psalm 72
Psalm 72:7a
In His time the righteous shall flourish.

Antiphon for Psalm 80
Psalm 80:7
Rescue us, O Lord, and we shall be saved.

Antiphon for Psalm 85
Psalm 85:13
Righteousness and peace shall go before Him. 

Antiphon for Psalm 89
Psalm 89:1
Forever will I sing Your praise. 

Antiphon for Psalm 122
Psalm 122:1
I was glad when they said unto me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 

Antiphon for Psalm 126
Psalm 126:2b (126:4a BCP)
The Lord has done great things for us. 

Antiphon for Psalm 146
Psalm 146:1
Praise the Lord, O my soul! 

Antiphon for Isaiah 12
Isaiah 12:6b
In your midst is the holy one of Israel.

Antiphon for Luke 1
Luke 1:47
My spirit rejoices in God my Savior.