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Engedi
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Engedi by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
1.
Lo! now the time accepted peals
Its tidings of release;
A time that with salvation heals,
And to repentant tears reveals
The mercy seat of peace.
2.
Then let us wisely now restrain
Our food, our drink, our sleep;
From idle word and jest refrain
And steadfastly begin again
A stricter watch to keep.
3.
Now Heav’ntaught love will haste to rise
And seek the cheerless bed,
Where cold and wan the sufferer lies,
And Christ Himself to heedful eyes
Is hungering for bread.
4.
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About Engedi
Samuel Sebastian Wesley was a leading figure in English church music of the 19th century. This setting of a hymn text is for SATB choir and its message speaks of a time of accepted salvation and peace, urging restraint and a renewal of faith. The lyrics then call for zealous charity, with a focus on helping the suffering, and a consecration to God. The music would serve well as a focal point within a service, its text offering a powerful call to spiritual reflection and action.
