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Greenwood
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Greenwood by Joseph Funk — Lyrics
1. Savior, visit thy plantation,
Grant us, Lord, a gracious rain!
All will come to desolation,
Unless thou return again:
2. Keep no longer at a distance,
Shine upon us from on high;
Lest, for want of thine assistance;
Every plant would droop and die.
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About Greenwood
This setting of Greenwood is ideal for a congregational hymn or a service anthem. The SATB voicing with an optional tenor-alto trio part offers flexibility for various choir sizes. The text expresses a heartfelt plea for divine intervention during a period of spiritual drought, recalling a time when the singer's spiritual 'plantation' flourished under God's grace. The lyrics articulate a clear need for God's presence and assistance to revive spiritual vitality, drawing a poignant parallel between the flourishing of a garden and the health of the soul. This English hymn, composed by Joseph Funk, would resonate particularly well in times of reflection or renewal, offering a message of hope and dependence on divine grace.
