[1] The instrumentation includes a flute, oboe, B flat clarinet, bassoon, F horn, C trumpet, trombone, timpani, strings, and percussionist.
“I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes” is SATB for a chorus, and features a tenor soloist in all three sections of the composition.
The last verse, in which the soprano and alto voices sing “I will lift up mine eyes” aids with the transition into section 3 of the composition.
Similar to the first section of the cantata, the lyrics of “The Lord is My Shepherd, Alleluia” originate from Psalm 23 (KJV).
A beautiful blend of soprano and tenor voices begin the piece, setting the tone and creating an aura of peace and contentment.