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Far from the world, O Lord, I flee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Douglas Walczak
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Far from the world, O Lord, I flee by Horatio W. Parker — Lyrics
Far from the world, O Lord, I flee,
From strife and tumult far;
From scenes where Satan wages still
His most successful war.
The calm retreat, the silent shade,
With prayer and praise agree;
And seem by Thy sweet bounty made
For those who follow Thee.
There, if Thy Spirit touch the soul,
And grace her mean abode,
O with what peace, and joy, and love,
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About Far from the world, O Lord, I flee
Horatio W. Parker's anthem Far from the world, O Lord, I flee is a devotional setting for SATB choir. The English text expresses a deep longing for spiritual solitude, seeking refuge from worldly distractions to commune with God. The lyrics describe a desire for a 'calm retreat, the silent shade' where prayer and praise can flourish, leading to a profound inner peace and joy found in communion with the Divine. The text culminates in an expression of boundless gratitude and love for the Saviour, anticipating its eternal echo in realms above. This piece offers a contemplative and heartfelt musical experience suitable for sacred services.
