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Did sweeter sounds adorn my flowing tongue
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Did sweeter sounds adorn my flowing tongue by William Mather — Lyrics
Did sweeter sounds adorn my flowing tongue
Than ever man pronounc'd, or angels sung;
Had I all knowledge, human and divine,
That thought can reach, or science can define;
And had I pow'r to give that knowledge birth,
In all the speeches of the babbling earth;
Did Shadrach's zeal my glowing breast inspire,
To weary tortures, and rejoice in fire;
Or had I faith like that which Israel saw
When Moses gave them miracles and law;
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About Did sweeter sounds adorn my flowing tongue
William Mather crafts an expressive setting of a text that explores the supreme importance of charity. The opening SATB writing immediately draws the listener in with its rich harmonies and thoughtful melodic lines, moving from moments of quiet reflection to more impassioned declarations. The composer skilfully shapes the music to mirror the profound sentiments of the words, building effectively to the climactic statements about charity being the most vital of all virtues. This is a powerful anthem for SATB choir that offers a deeply felt musical interpretation of a central Christian theme.
