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Davidson
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Davidson by Seaborn M. Denson — Lyrics
1. Jesus, I my cross have taken,
All to leave, and follow thee;
Naked, poor, despised, forsaken,
Thou, from hence, my all shall be;
Perish every fond ambition,
All I've sought, or hoped, or known,
Yet how rich is ray condition,
God and heaven are still my own.
2. Let the world despise and leave me;
They have left my Savior too;
Human hearts and looks deceive me,
Thou art not, like them, untrue;
And whilst thou shalt smile upon me,
God of wisdom, love, and might,
Foes may hate, and friends disown me:
Show thy face and all is bright.
3. Go, then, earthly fame and treasure,
Come disaster, scorn, and pain,
In thy service pain is pleasure,
With thy favor loss is gain.
I have called thee Abba, Father,
I have set my heart on thee,
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About Davidson
This sacred anthem opens with a gentle, flowing melodic line, establishing a mood of quiet devotion. The SATB choir, with an optional part for Treble Alto Tenor Bass, is treated with sensitivity, with moments of rich harmony and delicate interplay between the voices. The English text explores themes of unwavering faith and the spiritual riches found in following Christ, even amidst worldly hardship and rejection. The composer's setting effectively conveys the lyrics' message of finding ultimate contentment and security in God's presence, regardless of external circumstances. The music builds subtly, reflecting the conviction that even loss becomes gain when one is in service to the divine.
