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Assiduity
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.
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Assiduity by Abijah Forbush — Lyrics
1. Thou God of glorious majesty,
To thee against myself, to thee
A worm of earth I cry,
An halfawaken’d child of man,
An heir of endless bliss or pain,
A sinner born to die.
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About Assiduity
Written for SATB choir, Abijah Forbush’s Assiduity is a sacred setting of a profound English text. The words reflect on human frailty and mortality, contemplating our place between eternal salvation and damnation. The opening lines speak of a "God of glorious majesty" and the singer’s own unworthiness, acknowledging the precariousness of life and the imminent choice between heaven and hell. This thoughtful piece would be well-suited for contemplative moments in a service, offering a powerful reflection on the human condition and the importance of faith.
