This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Devotion
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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2 editions of this piece
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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Devotion by Jacob French — Lyrics
1. Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Thy daily stage of duty run;
Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise,
To pay thy morning sacrifice.
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About Devotion
Jacob French’s Devotion is a sacred setting for SATB voices in English, drawing on the rich tradition of set pieces. The text opens with a call to awaken the soul and embrace the duties of the day with joy, offering a morning sacrifice. It urges listeners to redeem misspent time, value each day as if it were their last, and diligently improve their talents in preparation for a future reckoning. This piece reflects a profound spiritual and ethical reflection, urging diligent self-improvement and mindful living, set forth in a devotional context. The composer’s setting will guide the choir through these important spiritual reflections.
