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Boston New
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.
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Boston New by Ephraim Reed — Lyrics
Jesus! and shall it ever be
A mortal man ashamed of Thee!
Ashamed of Thee whom angels praise,
Whose glories shine through endless days.
Ashamed of Jesus! Sooner far
Let evening blush to own a star;
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About Boston New
Ephraim Reed's Boston New is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, setting a powerful English text. The lyrics explore the profound question of whether a mortal soul could ever be ashamed of Jesus, the one whom angels praise and whose glories shine through endless days. The text employs vivid metaphors, comparing such shame to evening blushing to own a star or midnight being ashamed of noon. It speaks of the soul's darkness until Jesus, the bright morning star, brings light and causes the darkness to flee. This anthem offers a moving reflection on faith and devotion.
