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Glory be to Jesus (hymn tune Crosshaven 6.5.6.5)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Glory be to Jesus (hymn tune Crosshaven 6.5.6.5) by Oliver Hayes — Lyrics
1. Glory be to Jesus,
who in bitter pains
poured for me the life blood
from his sacred veins!
2. Grace and life eternal
in that blood I find,
blest be his compassion
infinitely kind!
3. Blest through endless ages
be the precious stream
which from endless torment
doth the world redeem!
4. There the fainting spirit
drinks of life her fill;
there, as in a fountain,
laves herself at will.
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About Glory be to Jesus (hymn tune Crosshaven 6.5.6.5)
This setting of the well-known hymn "Glory be to Jesus" is written for SATB choir. The music is characterised by a flowing, homophonic texture, with the voices moving together in mostly simple chordal progressions. The setting aims to capture the devotional spirit of the text, focusing on the redemptive power of Christ's blood. The tune, Crosshaven, is presented with a clear melody and supportive harmonies, making it accessible for choirs of varying abilities. The English text itself speaks of the profound spiritual benefits derived from Jesus' sacrifice, offering themes of grace, pardon, and eternal life. The composer's treatment of the hymn provides a rich yet straightforward musical expression of these central Christian doctrines, suitable for congregational singing or a reflective moment within a service.
