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Berkshire
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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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Berkshire by Ephraim Reed — Lyrics
HYMN 106 (C. M.) Repentance at the cross
O, if my soul were formed for woe,
How would I vent my sighs!
Repentance should like rivers flow
From both my streaming eyes.
'Twas for my sins my dearest Lord
Hung on the cursed tree,
And groaned away a dying life
For thee, my soul, for thee.
O, how I hate those lusts of mine
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About Berkshire
The words of this anthem express profound sorrow and repentance at the foot of the cross, a lament for the sins that caused Christ's suffering. The text vividly portrays the singer's resolve to 'slay the murderers' – their own sinful desires – as an act of devotion to their crucified Lord. Ephraim Reed's setting for SATB choir, sung in English, offers a powerful musical vehicle for this deeply personal and penitent expression. Its sacred nature and moving text make it a fitting choice for services focused on atonement and spiritual reflection.
