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A Song of Wisdom
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A Song of Wisdom by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
I came forth from the mouth of the Most High,
and covered the earth like a mist.
I dwelt in high places,
and my throne is in a pillar of cloud.
Alone I compassed the circuit of heaven
and walked the depths of the abyss.
In the waves of the sea and in all the earth,
and over every people and nation I got a possession.
With all these I sought rest.
And I took root in a people that was glorified,
in the portion of the Lord's own inheritance.
I was exalted like a cedar in Libanus,
and as a cypress on the mountains of Hermon.
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About A Song of Wisdom
Charles Villiers Stanford's A Song of Wisdom is a sacred work for solo soprano voice, sung in English. The text, drawn from the Book of Wisdom, speaks of divine wisdom personified. It describes wisdom's origin, its pervasive presence across creation, and its eventual resting place within a chosen people. The lyrics vividly portray wisdom's journey, from its celestial dwelling to its earthly manifestations, seeking rest and finding a glorious inheritance. Stanford's setting would likely reflect the grandeur and theological weight of the text, offering a profound meditation on the nature and role of wisdom.
