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Charleston
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.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Charleston by Amos Pilsbury — Lyrics
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love!
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About Charleston
This sacred setting by Amos Pilsbury is for SATB choir singing in English. The text, a well-known hymn, expresses profound gratitude for divine blessings and mercy. It speaks of the singer's desire to offer constant praise, likening their spiritual journey to reaching a "mount of Thy redeeming love." The lyrics reflect a personal commitment to remembrance and hope for eventual salvation, acknowledging Jesus's sacrifice in rescuing the faithful from spiritual peril. The music likely complements the devotional nature of the words, aiming to inspire heartfelt devotion and communal thanksgiving.
