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For thee, my God, for thee alone
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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For thee, my God, for thee alone by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
For thee, my God, for thee alone
My spirit longs with ardent love;
On earth beside thee there is none,
And none but thee in heaven above.
Fulfil, O God, my heart's desires;
While I look up, look down to bless;
Each holy wish thy grace inspires
May I in thy deep love possess.
My soul cleaves heavy to the dust,
But thou canst raise and set it free;
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About For thee, my God, for thee alone
Samuel Wesley's setting of "For thee, my God, for thee alone" expresses a profound spiritual yearning. The SATB choir sings in English of a soul that longs for God with ardent love, finding no equal in heaven or on earth. The text moves from earthly desire to seeking divine grace and freedom from worldly concerns. It speaks of a soul bound to the dust, yearning to be raised and to soar to God in joyful trust. The music accompanies a prayer that ascends heavenward, seeking the wings of faith to rise above earthly limitations and drink from the wellspring of divine love.
