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Dedicatory Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Dedicatory Hymn by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Let flowing numbers sweetly rise,
And waft our praises to the skies;
For all the blessings life bestows,
And all the joys the gospel shows.
Here in Thy courts we prostrate bow,
To offer up this solemn vow:
To dedicate this sacred place,
And celebrate redeeming grace.
Now may the King of Zion hear!
His glory in this house appear!
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About Dedicatory Hymn
This dedicatory hymn is a powerful anthem for occasions marking the consecration of a sacred space. Its English text, suitable for SATB choir, eloquently expresses profound gratitude for life's blessings and the joys of the gospel. The lyrics articulate a solemn vow to dedicate the place and celebrate redeeming grace, praying for the King of Zion's presence and acceptance of the praise offered. It envisions the church growing in numbers and grace, feeding saints with truth and guiding sinners to flee wrath. The text calls for the church, in every place, to increase in numbers and grace, until all ransomed millions rise to shout redemption through the skies.
