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Ellingham
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ellingham by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
1.
Thy kingdom come! O Father, hear our prayer;
Shine through the clouds that darken everywhere;
Thou only light, Thou only life and joy,
Show us the hope that nothing can destroy.
2.
Stumbling and blind, we strive to do Thy will,
Trusting the word Thou surely wilt fulfill,
That men are Thine, however far they roam,
That love shall triumph, and Thy kingdom come.
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About Ellingham
Samuel Sebastian Wesley was a significant figure in English church music in the 19th century. This hymn, Ellingham, is set for SATB choir and offers a powerful devotional text. The English lyrics express a profound longing for the coming of God's kingdom, seeking divine light and hope amidst darkness. The text speaks of human striving, trust in divine promises, and the ultimate triumph of love. It also prays for the Church's role in bringing about this kingdom through faith, truth, teaching, healing, and united action. The choir's SATB voicing will lend weight and conviction to these earnest petitions.
