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Florence
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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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Florence by Samuel Babcock — Lyrics
With cheerful voice I sing
The titles of my Lord,
And borrow all the names
Of honor from his word:
Nature and art can ne'er supply
Sufficient forms of majesty.
In Jesus we behold
His Father's glorious face,
Shining for ever bright,
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About Florence
Samuel Babcock's sacred setting Florence is written for STB voices. The text expresses profound adoration for Jesus, acknowledging his divine majesty and eternal sonship. It draws on biblical imagery, calling him the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and The Word of God, who rules with an iron rod. The lyrics highlight that earthly creations cannot adequately express the fullness of his glory, with his Father's glorious face shining through him in mild and lovely rays. This is a powerful anthem of praise for the supreme ruler.
