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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 W. J. White — 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
This deeply devotional anthem is well suited for services of commitment or reflection. The text expresses a powerful turning away from earthly temptations towards a fervent desire for spiritual fulfillment. The composer, W. J. White, sets this English text for SATB choir. It functions as a hymn, urging singers and listeners alike to seek a higher, more profound joy found in divine connection, away from the fleeting and deceptive pleasures of the world. The music likely reflects the earnest plea and ultimate resolution found within the lyrics.
