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Firmly I believe and truly
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Firmly I believe and truly by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Firmly I believe and truly
God is Three, and God is One;
And I next acknowledge duly
Manhood taken by the Son.
And I trust and hope most fully
In that manhood crucified;
And each thought and deed unruly
Do to death, as He has died.
Simply to His grace and wholly
Light and life and strength belong,
And I love supremely, solely,
Him the holy, Him the strong.
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About Firmly I believe and truly
Samuel Sebastian Wesley was a leading English organist and composer of the 19th century. This anthem, Firmly I believe and truly, is a setting of a profound statement of Christian faith. Written for SATB choir, it expresses the conviction of belief in the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the atoning sacrifice of Christ. The text continues to articulate trust in God for spiritual light and strength, love for the divine, and acceptance of the Church's teachings. It concludes with a joyful embrace of suffering for Christ's sake and a commitment to heavenly adoration. The music provides a fitting and robust setting for these deeply held spiritual tenets.
