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Election
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.
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Election by William Billings — Lyrics
Thou art my blest Portion, Thou dear Nazarene,
Who once was oppressed,
And sorely distressed,
When Thou didst lie under my curse and my shame,
To save me forever, adored be thy name.
There in that deep wound I view in Thy own side, (1)
I see my election,
And all my perfection;
Beholding the glory of thy bloodbought bride,
Among the dear number who in Thee confide.
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About Election
William Billings' Election is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, written in English. The text expresses profound personal devotion and gratitude, reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the concept of divine election. The words convey a deep sense of personal assurance and salvation, finding peace and perfection in the wounds of Christ and His redemption. The composer's vigorous style, characteristic of early American sacred music, would bring passion and conviction to these heartfelt expressions of faith, making it suitable for a choir seeking to convey powerful spiritual conviction.
