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A Better Home
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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A Better Home by Charles Albert Tindley — Lyrics
1. Ever since I have been
Living in this world of sin,
I have had trials almost every day.
Always something, more or less,
To destroy my happiness,
And this is how I’ve come all the way.
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About A Better Home
Charles Albert Tindley's A Better Home is a powerful SATB setting of his own deeply felt English text. The music opens with a sense of yearning, with the voices moving in a generally homophonic texture that reflects the directness and sincerity of the lyrics. As the piece progresses, the interplay between the parts builds, mirroring the journey of faith described in the words. The text speaks of overcoming the trials and tribulations of earthly life in search of eternal peace and happiness in the Lord's presence. This hymn's earnest melody and rich harmonic language make it a moving anthem for any choir seeking to express profound spiritual conviction.
