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Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face by Henry Lawes — Lyrics
Here, O my Lord, I see Thee face to face;
Here would we touch and handle things unseen;
Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace
And all my weariness upon Thee lean.
Here would I feed upon the bread of God,
Here drink with Thee the royal wine of heaven;
Here would I lay aside each earthly load,
Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven.
This is the hour of banquet and of song;
This is the heavenly table spread for me;
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About Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
Henry Lawes's sacred setting of a devotional hymn offers a profound meditation on the experience of communion. The SATB choir will find themselves exploring rich harmonic colours as they articulate the text's central themes of spiritual intimacy and divine presence. The English lyrics speak of drawing near to God, partaking in a heavenly banquet, and finding solace and forgiveness. This is music for moments of deep reflection, where the choir can convey the personal and transformative nature of the eucharistic encounter. The piece invites singers and listeners alike to contemplate the lasting impact of this sacred feast, even as the earthly elements fade.
