40 Days of Chant, Psalm 30

Psalm 30 is interesting because unlike the psalms that start in a dark place and then end positive, this one starts positive, turns dark, then returns to the light, if you will.  So, I decided to do a simple progression in C-major for the first 7 verses.  Then for verses 8 - 10, I kept the soprano line virtually the same but changed the harmony to c-minor.  I return to C-major for verses 11-13 and use a perfect authentic cadence for the first time to give it a sense of finality.

1	I will exalt you, O LORD, because you have lifted me up *     and have not let my enemies triumph over me.
2	O LORD my God, I cried out to you, *     and you restored me to health.
3	You brought me up, O LORD, from the dead; *     you restored my life as I was going down to the grave.
4	Sing to the LORD, you servants of his; *     give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness.
5	For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye, *     his favor for a lifetime.
6	Weeping may spend the night, *     but joy comes in the morning.
7	While I felt secure, I said, "I shall never be disturbed. *     You, LORD, with your favor, made me as strong as                               the mountains."

8	Then you hid your face, *     and I was filled with fear.
9	I cried to you, O LORD; *     I pleaded with the Lord, saying,
10	"What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the Pit? *     will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness?

11	Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me; *     O LORD, be my helper."
12	You have turned my wailing into dancing; *     you have put off my sack-cloth and clothed me with joy.
13	Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; *     O LORD my God, I will give you thanks for ever.