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Holliston
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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 · Edmund Gooch
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Holliston by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
Your harps, ye trembling saints,
Down from the willows take:
Loud to the praise of love divine,
Bid ev'ry string awake.
Though in a foreign land,
We are not far from home:
And nearer to our house above
We ev'ry moment come.
His grace will to the end
Stronger and brighter shine;
Nor present things, nor things to come,
Shall quench the spark divine.
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About Holliston
The text of Holliston speaks of steadfast hope and divine grace for those on a spiritual journey. The opening verses urge believers to lift their voices in praise, even when feeling distant from their heavenly home, reminding them that each moment brings them closer to their eternal dwelling. The music is set for SATB choir, with the choir director encouraged to consider the devotional nature of the English text. It evokes a sense of comfort and reassurance, particularly in times of trial, portraying God's unwavering love and the strength found in faith. The composer's setting aims to capture the essence of these comforting words, offering a piece suitable for reflection and upliftment.
