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Acton
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Acton by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
1. Hark! She bids all her friends adieu;
Some angel calls her to the spheres;
Our eyes the radiant saint pursue
Through liquid telescopes of tears.
2. Farewell, bright soul, a short farewell,
Till we shall meet again above,
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About Acton
Daniel Belknap's Acton is a sacred choral work for SATB choir, sung in English. Its text reflects on the passing of a saint, bidding farewell and looking forward to a reunion in the afterlife. The lyrics describe the soul's ascent to the heavens, observed through tears, and paint a picture of a joyful eternal reunion amidst celestial pleasures and the trees of life. The composer focuses on themes of grace, friendship, and the ultimate homecoming to the sky, offering a reflective and devotional musical setting.
