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All that’s true
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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All that’s true by William McKendrick — Lyrics
Peaceful, holy, high or lowly,
May thy life be locked in mine;
Bright with pleasures, rich with treasures
Flowing from a source divine;
Calmer, sweeter, yet repleter
In its bliss as years depart,
Such, my dearest, are the nearest,
Truest wishes of my heart.
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About All that’s true
William McKendrick sets a heartfelt English text in this SATB partsong. The music opens with a gentle interplay of voices, reflecting the peaceful and sincere sentiments of the lyrics. As the text unfolds, describing profound and enduring love, the vocal lines swell and recede, capturing the richness of the emotions expressed. The composer's setting highlights the devotional aspect of the text, exploring the desire for a life intertwined and the promise of unwavering affection. The piece offers a moving exploration of love's constancy, building to a climactic affirmation of living for that which is true.
