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I Found Him in my heart
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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I Found Him in my heart by Carrie Belle Adams — Lyrics
1. I sought Him in His temple,
Amid the festive throng
Assembled there to worship
In pray'r and holy song;
But not at any hallowed shrine,
Or pillared dome of man's design:
The God I sought, my Lord divine,
I found him in my heart.
2. I sought him in the silence
Of th'eternal hills,
When dawn's resplendent glory
The vast horizon fills.
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About I Found Him in my heart
This SATB anthem offers a deeply personal exploration of faith, beginning with the music's own character and texture. The composer weaves a rich, devotional atmosphere, with the voices interacting to create moments of both reflection and soaring praise. The English text describes a spiritual journey, moving from seeking the divine in external places like temples and nature, to the profound realization that God is found within one's own heart. This anthem speaks to the intimate nature of belief, culminating in the assurance of future heavenly glory while affirming the present, internal presence of the divine. Its sacred message and accessible SATB voicing make it a poignant choice for congregational singing.
