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Deerfield
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Deerfield by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics
No more, my God, I boast no more
Of all the duties I have done;
I quit the hopes I held before,
To trust the merits of Thy Son.
Now, for the love I bear His name,
What was my gain I count my loss;
My former pride I call my shame,
And nail my glory to His cross.
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About Deerfield
Samuel Holyoke's SATB anthem Deerfield is a powerful expression of evangelical faith. Composed in the tradition of early American sacred music, it sets an English text that renounces self-righteousness in favour of reliance on Christ's merits. The lyrics articulate a profound shift in spiritual perspective, declaring former accomplishments as loss and embracing humility. The music, suitable for a choir seeking to engage with the rich heritage of American psalmody and hymnody, powerfully underscores the text's message of complete surrender and dependence on divine grace. This anthem offers a moving reflection on the nature of true salvation.
