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A prey to want, oppressed with wrong
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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A prey to want, oppressed with wrong by Richard Sampson — Lyrics
A prey to want, oppress'd with wrong,
Awhile I pin'd; a hostile throng,
Whose tongue to fraud has loos'd the reins,
And lie with lie connected feigns,
Against me urg'd, to scandal prone,
The guilt my breast had never known;
And left me helpless and forlorn,
The friendship ill repaid to mourn,
That, when affliction's weight they bare,
Had taught my heart their woes to share.
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About A prey to want, oppressed with wrong
Sung by a choir of treble, soprano, and bass voices, Richard Sampson's A prey to want, oppressed with wrong is an English sacred hymn. The text describes a period of suffering and injustice, where the singer is afflicted by enemies and slander. Despite this hardship, the singer recounts showing compassion to those who wronged them, offering prayers and sympathy during their times of sickness and pain. The hymn explores themes of enduring hardship, seeking divine help, and offering forgiveness even when faced with adversity. The SSB voicing offers a rich texture for this emotionally resonant devotional song, suitable for services reflecting on penitence, compassion, and faithfulness.
