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Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way
That leads to Zion's hill;
And thither set your steady face,
With a determin'd will.
Invite the strangers all around
Your pious march to join;
And spread the sentiments you feel
Of faith and love divine.
Come, let us to his temple haste,
And seek his favour there,
Before his footstool humbly bow,
And pour out fervent prayer.
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About Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way
Thomas Clark’s hymn setting Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way opens with an immediate sense of forward motion, reflecting the text’s exhortation to purposeful pilgrimage. The SATB voices engage in a predominantly homophonic texture, ensuring clarity and directness in the message. The English lyrics express a strong call to faith, inviting others to join a spiritual journey towards Zion, emphasizing divine favour, prayer, and the sealing of God's grace through a covenant. The music supports this earnest appeal, creating an atmosphere of devotion and communal resolve. It’s a piece that encourages reflection on commitment and the enduring nature of spiritual conviction, urging a determined path guided by faith and love.
