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If any man will follow me (Wanley MSS, 1st setting)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems, Communion Hymns
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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.
TTTB, ATTB, SATB · Jason Smart
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If any man will follow me (Wanley MSS, 1st setting) by Anonymous — Lyrics
If any man will follow me,
let him forsake himself,
and take up his cross and follow me.
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About If any man will follow me (Wanley MSS, 1st setting)
This anonymous anthem, preserved in the Wanley MSS, offers a profound meditation on discipleship. The text, drawn from the Gospels, speaks of self-denial, the bearing of one's cross, and the reward of endurance. The composer has crafted a work of varied texture, exploring the interplay between TTTB, ATTB, and SATB voicings. These shifts in ensemble create a dynamic musical setting that mirrors the weighty theological message. The solemn English text is treated with a thoughtful musicality, moving from intimate moments to passages of greater power, all serving to underscore the commitment and faith required by the sacred words.
