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Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Douglas Walczak
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Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God by John Stainer — Lyrics
Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
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About Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God
John Stainer's anthem Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God sets a profound biblical text from Ephesians 4, calling for a departure from bitterness and anger towards kindness, tenderheartedness, and forgiveness. This is a powerful sacred work for SATB choir, delivered in English. The composer's masterful setting emphasizes the devotional and reflective nature of the scripture, making it a suitable choice for services seeking to inspire spiritual reflection and community harmony. The piece demands clear diction and expressive vocal blending from the choir to convey its moving message.
