This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Fount
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Fount by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love!
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About Fount
Oliver Holden’s Fount opens with a joyful and uplifting affirmation of faith, setting the familiar words of this hymn with clear, four-part SATB writing. The music surges forward, reflecting the text’s theme of God’s unending mercy and the singer’s desire to offer constant praise. The composer ensures that each voice part contributes to the overall sense of gratitude and devotion, building to moments of strong affirmation. The straightforward yet effective setting makes Fount a suitable choice for choirs looking to express profound spiritual themes with clarity and conviction.
