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Give us the wings of faith to rise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Give us the wings of faith to rise by Orlando Gibbons — Lyrics
Give me the wings of faith to rise
Within the veil, and see
The saints above, how great their joys,
How bright their glories be.
Once they were mourning here below,
And wet their couch with tears;
They wrestled hard, as we do now,
With sins, and doubts, and fears.
I ask them whence their victory came,
They, with united breath,
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About Give us the wings of faith to rise
This hymn text expresses a deep longing to emulate the triumph of the saints in heaven. The words paint a picture of those who have overcome earthly struggles and now rejoice in glory, their victory ascribed to Christ. The composer Orlando Gibbons sets this devotional text for SATB choir, offering a powerful reflection on faith, struggle, and ultimate rest. The music invites singers and listeners alike to contemplate the journey of believers and the 'long cloud of witnesses' who show the path to heaven.
