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Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing by Charles H. Gabriel — 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 Come, thou Fount of ev'ry blessing
The words express profound gratitude for divine grace and mercy, imploring the composer to "tune my heart to sing Thy grace." The text speaks of God's relentless pursuit of the lost "stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God" and the ultimate sacrifice that "interposed His precious blood." This anthem for SATB voices, set in English, calls for "songs of loudest praise" and reflects on the journey of faith, with the singer resolving to "raise my Ebenezer" and safely arrive at home.
Charles H. Gabriel's setting captures the fervent devotion of the text, offering a powerful musical expression of commitment and thanksgiving. Its sacred nature makes it a fitting choice for services or concerts where themes of redemption and praise are central.
