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At even, ere the sun was set
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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At even, ere the sun was set by Georg Joseph — Lyrics
At even, ere the sun was set,
the sick, O Lord, around thee lay;
O in what divers pains they met!
O with what joy they went away!
Once more ’tis eventide, and we
oppressed with various ills draw near;
what if thy form we cannot see?
we know and feel that thou art here.
O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel;
for some are sick, and some are sad,
and some have never loved thee well,
and some have lost the love they had;
and some have found the world is vain,
yet from the world they break not free;
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About At even, ere the sun was set
The composer Georg Joseph crafts a gentle yet profound setting of the hymn text At even, ere the sun was set. The SATB voices move with a smooth, homophonic texture, creating a warm and resonant sound that perfectly matches the devotional nature of the words. The text speaks of Christ's healing and comforting presence, addressing those who are sick, sad, weary, or who have lost their way. It offers a prayer for solace and spiritual restoration, acknowledging the varied struggles of the human condition and the universal need for divine grace. This arrangement offers a deeply reflective musical experience, ideal for moments of quiet contemplation or earnest supplication.
