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Friendship
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Friendship by Jeremiah Ingalls — Lyrics
1. The reason we love friendship
We will deny to no man,
How shall, how shall, how shall we
Who are thus formed for happiness.
E'er slight a loving Christian;
Since Jesus, Jesus hath died on the tree,
To rescue sinful men
From violence and treason.
That we might love each other,
And seek our soul's salvation :
'Twas love that moved the mighty God
For to redeem the nations,
That happy, happy we might be.
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About Friendship
Jeremiah Ingalls' Friendship is a sacred set piece for STB voices in English. The text expresses a profound sentiment of love and salvation, linking the happiness of friendship to Christ's sacrifice. It urges listeners to come to Jesus for spiritual nourishment, emphasizing that divine love is the source of redemption and eternal happiness. The music likely reflects this earnest message with directness and clarity, suitable for a congregational setting.
