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And let this feeble body fail
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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And let this feeble body fail by John Stainer — Lyrics
And let this feeble body fail,
And let it droop, or die.
My soul shall quit the mournful vale,
And soar to worlds on high:
Shall join the disembodied saints,
And find its longsought rest,
(That only bliss for which it pants,)
In my Redeemer's breast.
In hope of that immortal crown,
I now the cross sustain.
And gladly wander up and down,
And smile at toil and pain :
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About And let this feeble body fail
Written for SATB choir, And let this feeble body fail is a hymn text expressing profound Christian hope in the face of mortality. The lyrics speak of a soul yearning to leave earthly suffering for eternal rest and reunion with the Redeemer. This anthem of faith, suitable for services focusing on remembrance or the solemnity of life's end, conveys a powerful message of enduring conviction and the ultimate triumph over death. The music supports the text's spiritual journey, moving from earthly weakness to heavenly aspiration, offering solace and inspiration to both singers and listeners as they contemplate the promise of everlasting peace.
