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Descend from heaven, immortal Dove
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Descend from heaven, immortal Dove by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Descend from heaven, immortal Dove,
Stoop down and take us on thy wings,
And mount and bear us far above
The reach of these inferior things:
Beyond, beyond this lower sky,
Up where eternal ages roll;
Where solid pleasures never die,
And fruits immortal feast the soul.
O for a sight, a pleasing sight
Of our Almighty Father's throne!
There sits our Savior crowned with light,
Clothed in a body like our own.
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About Descend from heaven, immortal Dove
Thomas Clark’s setting of Descend from heaven, immortal Dove unfolds with a flowing, hymn-like character. The SATB voices are woven together to create a rich, homophonic texture, conveying the spiritual yearning of the text. The English lyrics speak of ascension and the ultimate reward of heavenly glory, the soul’s longing for divine presence and the ultimate peace found beyond earthly struggles. The music mirrors this aspiration, offering a warm and uplifting setting for the choir that seeks to express profound faith and devotion. It presents a direct and heartfelt musical interpretation of these deeply spiritual themes.
