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Amiens
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Amiens by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Welcome, sweet day of rest,
That saw the Lord arise;
Welcome to this reviving breast,
And these rejoicing eyes!
The King himself comes near,
And feasts his saints today;
Here we may sit, and see him here,
And love, and praise, and pray.
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About Amiens
This setting of Oliver Holden's text, Welcome, sweet day of rest, paints a scene of spiritual devotion and longing for divine presence. The words express a profound joy in finding rest and spiritual nourishment in the company of God, finding a single day in His presence infinitely more valuable than any worldly pleasure. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic exploration as the music unfolds the text's message of fervent prayer and the soul's desire for everlasting bliss. It is a deeply personal expression of faith, suitable for contemplative moments.
