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Grant, We Beseech Thee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Grant, We Beseech Thee by Horatio W. Parker — Lyrics
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord,
to thy faithful people pardon and peace;
that they may be cleansed from all their sins
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About Grant, We Beseech Thee
Horatio W. Parker's setting of Grant, We Beseech Thee is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, written in English. The text, a prayer for pardon and peace, asks for cleansing from sin and for service to God with a quiet mind. Parker's music, in the grand tradition of late Romantic American church music, offers a rich harmonic language and soaring melodic lines to express the solemnity and hopeful supplication of the text. This piece is suitable for the choir that wishes to explore the profound devotional music of this period, offering a setting that is both musically rewarding and spiritually uplifting. Its powerful message and noble musical character make it a compelling choice for liturgical settings or concert programmes.
