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Faith: Chorus from Euripides' Hippolytos
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Faith: Chorus from Euripides' Hippolytos by Jon Corelis — Lyrics
Without my faith in heaven I could not live,
without believing there are gods who care,
who from their far untroubled home still give
some meaning to this pain that everywhere
rules over this uncaring chaos, life;
through all its random wounds the gods must weave
some pattern we may see if we believe.
I will not beg the gods for wealth or fame,
but for a heart unstained by bitterness;
to live unthreatened by the praise or blame
which both lead mighty houses to distress,
to bring to each day’s dawning such a mind
as will enable me to live that day,
and let tomorrow bring what grief it may.
Yet how may I keep faith now I have seen
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About Faith: Chorus from Euripides' Hippolytos
This unison setting in English captures the profound philosophical plea from Euripides' Hippolytos. The music opens with a sense of searching and earnestness, reflecting the text's exploration of faith in a chaotic world. The composer emphasizes the importance of inner peace and resilience over material gain, portraying a quiet strength in the face of suffering. The choral writing is direct and declamatory, designed to convey the clarity of the speaker's conviction, even as they grapple with doubt. It is a secular piece that finds its power in the universal human need for meaning and solace, using the ancient Greek drama to speak to enduring questions of belief and purpose.
