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I will wash my hands in innocency
Staff Notation • Sacred, Entrance songs, Anthems
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I will wash my hands in innocency by Edward Bairstow — Lyrics
I will wash my hands in innocency, O Lord,
and so will I go to Thine altar;
That I may shew the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all Thy wondrous works.
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About I will wash my hands in innocency
The text for Edward Bairstow's anthem I will wash my hands in innocency expresses a devout desire for spiritual purity and a longing to approach God's altar with praise. The singer pledges to declare "all Thy wondrous works" and declares their love for "the habitation of Thy house." This SATB setting of the English text offers a noble and uplifting musical reflection on these themes, suitable for use as an entrance song or anthem. The music rises to a powerful affirmation of faith and commitment to congregational praise.
