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Beside Still Waters
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Beside Still Waters by Bernard Hamblen — Lyrics
Weary and sad at heart, bent 'neath thy load;
Heavy is thy burden, dark is the road:
Then, in thy loneliness, help draweth nigh;
Jesu, kind Shepherd, will hear, thy cry:
Beside still waters He leadeth thee;
His love will guard thee tenderly;
Thy grief shall pass, thy doubt shall fire;
Beside still waters He leadeth thee.
Lost in the darkness, far from thy goal;
No voice to cheer thee, none to console:
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About Beside Still Waters
This setting of Bernard Hamblen's devotional text opens with a gentle, flowing quality, reflecting the peace offered to the weary soul. The SATB choir voices weave together to create a comforting and supportive texture, mirroring the promise of solace found in the lyrics. The music evokes a sense of calm assurance, with the harmonies providing a warm embrace as the text speaks of Jesus as a kind Shepherd leading his flock. The piece is imbued with a profound sense of hope, guiding the listener towards rest and renewal, a serene journey beside still waters. It is a sacred anthem that offers a musical balm for moments of doubt and hardship.
