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Blessed be the God and Father
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Blessed be the God and Father by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which according to his abundant mercy
hath begotten us again unto a lively hope
by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled,
that fadeth not away,
reserved in heaven for you,
Who are kept by the power of God
through faith unto salvation
ready to be revealed at the last time.
But as he which hath called you is holy,
so be ye holy in all manner of conversation.
Pass the time of your sojourning here in fear.
Love one another with a pure heart fervently.
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About Blessed be the God and Father
Samuel Sebastian Wesley was a leading figure in English church music in the 19th century. His anthem Blessed be the God and Father is a powerful setting of biblical text taken from 1 Peter. Wesley uses the full SATB voicing to express the profound theological message of hope and salvation through Christ's resurrection and the call to holy living and fervent love for one another. The music builds to moments of great fervour, reflecting the profound spiritual assurance found in the words. It is a substantial and rewarding piece for a choir seeking to explore the rich tradition of English sacred choral music.
