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Christian Song
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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Christian Song by Jeremiah Ingalls — Lyrics
1. Rejoice for a brother deceased,
(Our loss is his infinite gain)
A soul out of prison released,
And freed from its bodily chain:
With songs let us follow his flight,
And mount with his spirit above,
Escaped to the mansions of light,
And lodged in the Eden of love.
2. Our brother the haven hath gained,
Outflying the tempest and wind,
His rest he hath sooner obtained,
And left his companions behind;
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About Christian Song
Jeremiah Ingalls' Christian Song offers a moving reflection on death and the afterlife. The text celebrates the release of a soul from earthly struggles, portraying it as an escape from prison and chains to a place of infinite gain and light. The music follows the journey of this spirit, contrasting the trials of life's tempestuous sea with the ultimate peace and assurance found in 'the Eden of love'. This sacred SATB piece in English addresses themes of sorrow, sin, and the triumphant arrival in a haven where all is peace and companions are reunited with the Savior. It paints a vivid scene of souls meeting and greeting each other in victory over death.
