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Great Shepherd of thy people, hear
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Great Shepherd of thy people, hear by Henry Walford Davies — Lyrics
Great Shepherd of thy people, hear,
thy presence now display;
as thou hast given a place for prayer,
so give us hearts to pray.
Within these walls let holy peace
and love and concord dwell;
here give the troubled conscience ease,
the wounded spirit heal.
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About Great Shepherd of thy people, hear
Opening with a noble and flowing melody, Henry Walford Davies's anthem Great Shepherd of thy people, hear is set for SATB choir. The music moves with a certain stately grace, supporting the earnest plea of the English text. The hymn-like quality of the tune is well-suited to its devotional purpose, offering a prayer for divine guidance, peace, and spiritual growth. The text, a plea for God's presence and a blessing upon the gathered congregation, asks for hearts to pray, for holy peace within the walls of the church, and for the healing of troubled minds. It concludes with a request for faith and a desire to grow in grace, all communicated through the rich harmonies of the choir.
