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Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Fill thou my life, O Lord my God by Thomas Haweis — Lyrics
Fill thou my life, O Lord my God,
in every part with praise,
that my whole being may proclaim
thy being and thy ways.
Not for the lip of praise alone,
nor e’en the praising heart,
I ask, but for a life made up
of praise in every part:
praise in the common things of life,
its goings out and in;
praise in each duty and each deed,
however small and mean.
Fill every part of me with praise:
let all my being speak
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About Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
Thomas Haweis's hymn tune is set here for SATB choir. The English text is a prayer for the singer's entire life to be an expression of praise to God, not just in outward acts or inner feelings, but in every aspect of daily existence, from mundane tasks to significant duties. The lyrics suggest that this pervasive praise can transform everyday concerns into a continuous song, echoing the eternal music of heaven. This sacred setting offers a profound meditation on devotion, urging a complete surrender of self to divine purpose.
