This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Falmouth
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Falmouth by Abraham Maxim — Lyrics
He dies! the friend of sinners dies!
Lo! Salem's daughters weep around;
A solemn darkness veils the skies;
A sudden trembling shakes the ground.
Come, saints, and drop a tear or two
For him who groaned beneath your load:
He shed a thousand drops for you,
A thousand drops of richer blood.
Here's love and grief beyond degree,
The Lord of glory dies for men!
But lo! what sudden joys we see;
Jesus the dead revives again!
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About Falmouth
Abraham Maxim's Falmouth is a sacred work for SATB choir in English. The text meditates on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, beginning with the sorrow and darkness of the crucifixion and moving through the miraculous triumph of the resurrection. The composer captures the profound grief and overwhelming joy expressed in the lyrics, portraying the sacrifice made for humanity and the ultimate victory over death. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to underscore the powerful narrative of salvation. This piece would serve as a moving centrepiece for a Lenten or Easter service, offering a profound reflection on core Christian themes.
