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God the All-Fatherly
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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God the All-Fatherly by Alfred Hollins — Lyrics
God the AllFatherly, gracious Bestower,
Grateful, we praise Thee our Bountiful Lord:
Thine is the hand that has guided the sower.
On through the year to the reaper's reward.
Naught can we offer but willing obedience;
Into our lives Thy great love Thou hast sown,
Gather, we pray Thee, our sheaves of allegiance,
Harvest our hearts and make them Thine own.
O Lord, how manifold are Thy works!
in wisdom, in wisdom hast Thou made them all.
O Lord, how manifold, how mani fold are Thy works!
the earth is full, is full of Thy riches.
The eyes of all wait upon Thee, O Lord,
and Thou givest them their meat in due season.
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About God the All-Fatherly
Alfred Hollins's God the All-Fatherly is an anthem for SATB choir, setting an English text that expresses profound gratitude for divine providence. The lyrics reflect on God as a benevolent provider, guiding the cycle of sowing and reaping, and receiving the devotion and allegiance of believers. The music aims to capture the sense of thankfulness and humble offering, as the choir calls for their hearts to be harvested by divine love. It draws on the rich tradition of English sacred music, offering a moving setting of a text that celebrates the abundance and generosity of the Lord, and the deep spiritual connection between humanity and the divine.
