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Havanna
Staff Notation • Sacred
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Havanna by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
1. Praise to God, immortal praise,
For the love that crowns our days;
Bounteous source of every joy,
Let Thy praise our tongues employ.
2. For the blessings of the field,
For the stores the gardens yield;
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About Havanna
This joyful anthem, set for STB voices, opens with a prayer of thanksgiving for the blessings of life. The text praises God for the love that sustains us, for the bounty of the harvest – the fruits of the field, the vine, and the olive – and for the comforting warmth of the sun and the nourishing rain. It is a fitting choice for a harvest festival, or for any occasion when a choir wishes to express gratitude for divine providence. Oliver Holden's setting captures the celebratory and devotional spirit of the words.
