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Consolation
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Consolation by Jeremiah Ingalls — Lyrics
Writings of John Leland, 1845
The Christian's Consolation
1. Come and taste, along with me,
Consolation running free,
From my Father's glorious throne,
Sweeter than the honey comb.
2. Wherefore should I seek alone?
Two are better still than one;
More that come, of free good will,
Make the banquet sweeter still.
3. Saints in glory sing aloud,
To behold an heir of God,
Coming in at grace's door,
Making up the number more.
4. Goodness running like a stream
From the New Jerusalem,
By its constant breaking forth,
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About Consolation
Jeremiah Ingalls' Consolation is a sacred anthem for treble, solo tenor, and bass voices, sung in English. The text, drawn from the writings of John Leland, speaks of the boundless and freely given consolation found in faith. It describes a spiritual banquet where all are invited to partake in this divine goodness, flowing like a stream from the New Jerusalem. The lyrics emphasize the inexhaustible nature of grace, capable of overcoming sinful nature, and the joy of joining the saints in glory. This anthem would be well-suited for services focusing on themes of divine grace, spiritual comfort, and the blessings of the Christian life.
