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Jesu, grant me this, I pray
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Jesu, grant me this, I pray by Edward Bairstow — Lyrics
Jesu, grant me this, I pray,
ever in thy heart to stay;
let me evermore abide
hidden in thy wounded side.
If the world or Satan lay
tempting snares about my way,
I am safe when I abide
in thy heart and wounded side.
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About Jesu, grant me this, I pray
Edward Bairstow's anthem Jesu, grant me this, I pray is a devotional setting for SATB choir. The English text expresses a heartfelt plea for spiritual security, seeking refuge in Christ's side from worldly temptations, the wiles of Satan, and the frailty of the flesh. The composer emphasizes the solace found in this divine protection, culminating in a prayer for a peaceful death, remaining ever in Christ's embrace. Bairstow's music captures the earnest supplication and profound peace offered by this sacred text, making it a moving addition to the choral repertoire.
