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I'll sing a hymn to Mary
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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I'll sing a hymn to Mary by Richard R. Terry — Lyrics
1. I'll sing a hymn to Mary,
The Mother of my God,
The Virgin of all virgins,
Of David's Royal blood.
O teach me, holy Mary,
A loving song to frame,
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
To love and bless thy name.
2. O Lily of the Valley,
O mystic Rose what tree
Or flower, e'en the fairest,
Is half so fair as thee?
O let me, though so lowly,
Recite my Mother's fame:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I'll love and bless thy name.
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About I'll sing a hymn to Mary
This setting for SATB voices of I'll sing a hymn to Mary opens with a flowing melodic line, soon joined by other voices in homophonic texture. The music develops with contrasting phrases, reflecting the devotional text. The lyrics address Mary with titles drawn from scripture and tradition, such as Mother of God and Lily of the Valley, expressing a deep love and desire to bless her name, even when others blaspheme it. The composer sets these words with a broad, lyrical style, creating a moving tribute. The hymn provides a rich opportunity for expressive singing, with opportunities for both clear enunciation and sensitive dynamic shaping.
