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Greensville
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Greensville by Reubin Monday — Lyrics
How tedious and tasteless the hours,
When Jesus no longer I see;
Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flowers,
Have lost all their sweetness with me.
The mid–summer sun shines but dim,
The fields strive in vain to look gay;
But when I am happy in Him,
December’s as pleasant as May.
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About Greensville
Reubin Monday's sacred setting of Greensville is written for treble, solo, bass, and tenor voices. The text explores the profound spiritual joy found in the presence of Christ, contrasting it with the emptiness experienced in His absence. The lyrics express how worldly pleasures pale in comparison to the solace and delight derived from faith. When the singer is happy in Him, even the bleakness of winter feels like the vibrancy of summer. The composer captures the emotional arc of the text, conveying the profound contentment and peace that a strong spiritual connection brings, suggesting that with Christ's presence, all desires are met and fears vanish, leading to an everlasting sense of happiness.
