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Consecration
Staff Notation • Sacred
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4 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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Consecration by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
1. It grieves me, Lord, it grieves me sore,
That I have lived to Thee no more,
And wasted half my days ;
My inward powers shall burn and flame
With zeal and passion for Thy name:
I would not speak but for my God,
Nor move but to his praise.
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About Consecration
This sacred work by Oliver Holden is set for STB voices in English. The text expresses profound regret for a life not fully devoted to God, lamenting wasted time and a lack of zeal. The singer pleads for inward powers to burn with passion for God's name, resolving to speak and act only for divine praise. The second verse reflects on the wonders of creation, seeing God's glory in flowers and stars, yet acknowledging a dimness that obscures a full understanding of the divine name, a common theme in devotional poetry. The music likely aims to reflect this earnest plea and spiritual reflection.
