This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Hymn on the Divine Use of Music
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.
STB · Barry Johnston
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Hymn on the Divine Use of Music by Nicholas Brady — Lyrics
1. We sing to thee whose wisdom formed
The curious organ of the ear;
And thou, who gavest us voices, Lord,
Our grateful songs in kindness hear.
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About Hymn on the Divine Use of Music
This sacred setting by Nicholas Brady for STB voices is a thoughtful reflection on the divine origin and purpose of music. The text, in English, begins by praising God for the gift of hearing and the ability to sing, recognizing these as expressions of gratitude. It continues to explore how God is the source of true joy and harmless mirth, describing divine love as the ultimate harmony that connects heaven and earth. This hymn would be fitting for occasions where a choir wishes to express profound appreciation for music itself as a gift from God and a reflection of divine order and love.
