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For ever here my rest shall be (Guildford)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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For ever here my rest shall be (Guildford) by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
For ever here my rest shall be,
Close to thy bleeding side;
This all my hope and all my plea:
For me the Saviour died.
My dying Saviour and my God,
Fountain for guilt and sin,
Sprinkle me ever with thy blood,
And cleanse, and keep me clean.
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About For ever here my rest shall be (Guildford)
This well-known hymn setting is ideal for services of Holy Communion or for times of reflection on Christ's sacrifice. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic support for the devotional text, which speaks of finding eternal rest and hope at the foot of the cross. The lyrics express a profound plea for cleansing and transformation, seeking to be washed entirely by the Saviour's blood. The composer's treatment of this familiar text offers a comforting and prayerful musical setting, suitable for contemplative moments within a liturgical context, ultimately aiming for a state of complete love and devotion.
