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For a small moment have I forsaken thee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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For a small moment have I forsaken thee by John Stainer — Lyrics
7. For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
8. In a little wrath I hid My face from thee for a moment;
but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
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About For a small moment have I forsaken thee
Sir John Stainer, a prominent Victorian church musician, composed this anthem for SATB choir. The text is drawn from Isaiah 54:7-8 and 54:10, offering a message of divine comfort and enduring love. It speaks of God's temporary withdrawal of favour, followed by a vast outpouring of mercy and everlasting kindness. The composer powerfully sets the assurance that though earthly things may pass away, God's covenant of peace and his mercy will remain steadfast. This anthem is a profound expression of God's redemptive power and unwavering faithfulness, suitable for services of reflection and hope.
