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Come, Lord, from above, the mountain remove
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come, Lord, from above, the mountain remove by William Marsh — Lyrics
Come, Lord, from above,
The mountains remove,
Overturn all that hinders the course of thy love;
My bosom inspire,
Inkindle the fire,
And wrap my whole soul in the flames of desire:
I languish and pine
For the comfort divine:
O when shall I say, my beloved is mine!
I have chose the good part,
My portion thou art,
O love, I have found thee, O God, in my heart!
For this my heart sighs,
Nothing else can suffice:
How, Lord, shall I purchase the pearl of great price?
It cannot be bought:
And thou know'st I have nought,
Not an action, a word, or a truly good thought.
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About Come, Lord, from above, the mountain remove
This stirring anthem for SATB choir opens with a sense of urgent supplication. The voices enter with a blend of fervent devotion and dramatic intensity, reflecting the profound spiritual longing of the English text. The music builds, mirroring the desire for divine intervention and the surrendering of the self to spiritual flames. The composer captures the hymn's central theme of seeking spiritual grace, moving from a plea for obstacles to be removed to the realization that divine love cannot be earned but must be received freely. The choir’s dynamic range and expressive harmonies convey the journey from earthly yearning to heavenly acceptance, making it a powerful expression of faith and divine desire.
