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How Can I Keep From Singing
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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How Can I Keep From Singing by Robert Lowry — Lyrics
Original words, 18681869
My life flows on in endless song;
Above earth’s lamentation
I hear the sweet though far off hymn
That hails a new creation:
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul —
How can I keep from singing?
What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Saviour liveth;
What though the darkness gather round!
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About How Can I Keep From Singing
Robert Lowry’s How Can I Keep From Singing is a powerful setting of his own words, offering a message of enduring faith and joy. This arrangement for SATB choir captures the spirit of the original hymn, presenting its uplifting message in rich vocal harmony. The music reflects the text’s journey from the 'tumult and the strife' to an 'echo in my soul,' finding an unshakeable calm through faith. The English lyrics speak of an inner song that persists through hardship, a testament to the peace and assurance found in spiritual conviction. The arrangement explores the text's profound themes, making it a deeply resonant choice for choirs seeking to convey a message of hope and steadfastness.
