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Far be sorrow, tears, and sighing
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Far be sorrow, tears, and sighing by Edward Vine Hall — Lyrics
Far be sorrow, tears and sighing!
Waves are calming, storms are dying,
Moses hath o’erpassed the sea,
Israel’s captive hosts are free;
Life by death slew death and saved us,
In His blood the Lamb hath saved us,
Clothing us with victory.
Jesus Christ from death has risen,
Lo! His Godhead bursts the prison,
While His Manhood passes free,
Vanquishing our misery.
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About Far be sorrow, tears, and sighing
This stirring anthem bursts with the triumphant joy of resurrection and deliverance. The text paints a vivid picture of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, a powerful metaphor for the victory over death won by Christ. It moves from the calming of storms and the overcoming of sorrow to the ultimate freedom from condemnation and slavery to sin. The SATB voicing lends itself to dramatic expression of these themes, with soaring lines reflecting the 'victory' proclaimed throughout the text. Edward Vine Hall's setting would undoubtedly lift the spirits of any congregation with its message of hope and ultimate freedom.
