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I send the joys of earth away
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I send the joys of earth away by Thomas Clark — Lyrics
I send the joys of earth away,
Away, ye tempters of the mind;
False as the smooth deceitful sea,
And empty as the whistling wind.
Your streams were floating me along
Down to the gulph of black despair;
And whilst I listen'd to your song,
Your streams had e'en convey'd me there.
Lord, I adore thy matchless grace,
That warn'd me of that dark abyss,
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About I send the joys of earth away
Thomas Clark's setting of I send the joys of earth away is a sacred hymn for SATB choir, sung in English. The text expresses a profound spiritual journey, moving from the rejection of worldly temptations and their deceptive allure to a fervent aspiration for heavenly bliss. The lyrics describe a conscious turning away from the 'smooth deceitful sea' of earthly pleasures and the 'whistling wind' of transient joys, which threaten to lead the soul to despair. Instead, the text appeals for divine grace to escape this peril and to ascend to the 'shining realms above,' seeking 'superior bliss' in the presence of God. This anthem offers a powerful affirmation of faith and the pursuit of eternal peace.
