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A prayer for those at sea
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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A prayer for those at sea by George Alexander Osborne — Lyrics
Far across the surging main
The gallant ship doth steer,
And now may we call in vain
For those who were so dear.
Lonely o’er the ocean’s foam,
And through the sparkling spray,
Seek they out another home,
Far away, far away.
Pray for those at sea,
Both by night and day.
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About A prayer for those at sea
George Alexander Osborne's A Prayer for Those at Sea is a moving SATB setting of an English text. The composer captures the wistful and concerned mood of the lyrics, which reflect on the perils faced by those traveling by ship. The music opens with the voices weaving together to depict the vastness of the ocean and the uncertainty of the journey, creating a sense of longing and a plea for safety. This secular partsong, written for mixed-voice choir, offers a poignant reflection on separation and a heartfelt wish for the well-being of absent loved ones.
