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Consider the lilies
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Consider the lilies by Maggie Furtak — Lyrics
Consider the lilies of the field: how they grow.
They toil not, neither do they spin.
Consider the ravens.
No barns have they, for they neither sow nor reap.
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About Consider the lilies
Maggie Furtak’s setting of Consider the Lilies offers a gentle yet profound meditation on divine providence. The text, drawn from the Sermon on the Mount, encourages listeners to trust in God’s care by observing the natural world—the effortless beauty of lilies, the self-sufficiency of ravens. Furtak’s SATB.SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures and moments of delicate interplay between the choir sections, mirroring the peaceful, trusting spirit of the lyrics. The music likely reflects the serene imagery, creating an atmosphere of calm assurance and faith. This motet is a beautiful reflection on finding peace and security through spiritual trust, inviting reflection on life's simple certainties.
