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In God's house
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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In God's house by John Varley Roberts — Lyrics
1 Behold us, Lord a little space
From daily tasks set free,
And met within Thy holy place
To rest awhile with Thee.
2 Around us rolls the ceaseless tide
Of business, toil, and care,
And scarcely can we turn aside
For one brief hour of prayer.
3 Yet these are not the only walls
Wherein Thou mayst be sought;
On homeliest work thy blessing falls
In truth and patience wrought.
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About In God's house
This anthem for SATB voices expresses a profound spiritual idea: that God's presence is not confined to the church building, but extends to all aspects of life and work. The text opens with a plea for a moment of respite from daily tasks to be with God, acknowledging the constant pressures of the world. However, it quickly broadens its scope, asserting that God can be sought in the 'homeliest work' and that all endeavours – from 'the loom, the forge, the mart' to science and art – are ruled by Him. The music, set in English, aims to inspire the singers and listeners to see their everyday lives as opportunities to prove their 'heavenly birth' and dedicate all their labours to God, transforming work itself into prayer.
