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Carlisle
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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Carlisle by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
Now shall my inward joys arise,
And burst into a song;
Almighty love inspires my heart,
And pleasure tunes my tongue.
God on his thirsty Sion hill
Some mercydrops has thrown,
And solemn oaths have bound his love
To show'r salvation down.
Why do we then indulge our fears,
Suspicions, and complaints?
Is he a God, and shall his grace
Grow weary of his saints?
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About Carlisle
Daniel Belknap's SATB setting Carlisle is a devotional anthem from the American Sacred Music tradition. The text expresses profound trust in God's steadfast love, even when human fears and doubts arise. It uses powerful imagery, comparing God's faithfulness to a mother's devotion, to reassure the faithful that they are eternally engraved upon God's heart. The composer's setting emphasizes the celebratory and confident nature of the text, with the choir articulating the 'inward joys' and 'bursting into a song' through rich harmonies and a compelling melodic line. It is a piece designed to inspire conviction and uplift the spirit in communal prayer and praise.
