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Come, ye souls by sin afflicted
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come, ye souls by sin afflicted by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Come, ye souls by sin afflicted,
Bowed with fruitless sorrow down,
By the broken Law convicted,
Through the Cross behold the crown;
Look to Jesus;
Mercy flows through him alone.
Blessed are the eyes that see him,
Blest the ears that hear his voice;
Blessed are the souls that trust him
And in him alone rejoice;
His commandments
Then become their happy choice.
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About Come, ye souls by sin afflicted
Samuel Sebastian Wesley sets this familiar English hymn text with a noble and comforting tone. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies, particularly in the moments of direct address and affirmation. The music reflects the lyrical message of solace and redemption, offering reassurance to those burdened by sin and sorrow. It moves with a steady, purposeful pace, building towards moments of exultation. The composer uses the voices to create a sense of unity and shared experience, as the choir offers this message of hope and divine mercy to the listener, inviting them to find rest and joy in Christ's sacrifice and ongoing guidance. This is a deeply devotional setting of a text that has long resonated with worshippers.
