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And now, O Father, mindful of the love
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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And now, O Father, mindful of the love by Orlando Gibbons — Lyrics
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
that bought us, once for all, on Calvary’s tree,
and having with us him that pleads above,
we here present, we here spread forth to thee
that only offering perfect in thine eyes,
the one true, pure, immortal sacrifice.
Look, Father, look on his anointed face,
and only look on us as found in him;
look not on our misusings of thy grace,
our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim:
for lo, between our sins and their reward
we set the Passion of thy Son our Lord.
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About And now, O Father, mindful of the love
Orlando Gibbons's anthem And now, O Father, mindful of the love is a cornerstone of English sacred music. Written for SATB choir, it sets a profound English text that reflects on Christ's sacrifice and appeals to God for mercy, not for the singers' own merits, but through the merits of Christ. The lyrics plead for God to look upon his 'anointed face' and for his protection over 'those, our dearest and our best'. The music is designed to draw the listener into this contemplative and earnest plea, making it a powerful addition to services or concerts seeking a moment of deep spiritual reflection.
