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Bridge Town
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Bridge Town by Elkanah Dare — Lyrics
Doddridge, 1755
1. Grace! 'tis a charming sound!
Harmonious to the ear!
Heaven with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.
2. Grace first contrived a way
To save rebellious man,
And all the steps that grace display,
Which drew the wondrous plan.
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About Bridge Town
This uplifting anthem, Bridge Town, is a setting of Isaac Watts's well-known hymn text, first published in 1755. The composer Elkanah Dare crafts a devotional experience for SATB choir, exploring the profound theological concept of divine grace. The lyrics trace grace from its initial conception for humanity's salvation, through its guiding influence on the believer's journey, to its ultimate crowning glory in heaven. Dare's music aims to reflect the 'charming sound' of grace, making it suitable for services of thanksgiving or occasions where the assurance of God's favour is celebrated.
