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Christian's Hope
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Christian's Hope by Samuel Babcock — Lyrics
Hear what the voice from heav'n proclaims
For all the pious dead:
Sweet is the savour of their names,
And soft their sleeping bed.
They die in Jesus, and are bless'd;
How kind their slumbers are!
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About Christian's Hope
Samuel Babcock's Christian's Hope is a sacred piece for STB voices, sung in English. The text offers comfort and assurance to those mourning the pious dead, focusing on their peaceful rest and ultimate reward in the presence of the Lord. It assures listeners that those who die in Jesus are blessed, released from suffering and sin, and find an end to mortal labours in a great reward. The lyrical sentiments express a profound and hopeful perspective on death within a Christian framework, providing solace through its message of eternal peace and divine recompense.
