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Jesus, the word of mercy give
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Jesus, the word of mercy give by John Newton — Lyrics
Jesu, the word of mercy give,
And let it swiftly run;
And let the priests themselves believe,
And put salvation on.
Clothed with the spirit of holiness,
May all thy people prove
The plenitude of gospel grace,
The joy of perfect love.
Jesus, let all thy lovers shine,
Illustrious as the sun;
And bright with borrowed rays divine
Their glorious circuit run:
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About Jesus, the word of mercy give
This SATB setting of John Newton's hymn Jesus, the word of mercy give opens with a clear, homophonic texture, quickly developing into more independent vocal lines. The music moves with a steady, purposeful energy, reflecting the text's plea for the swift spread of divine mercy and the sanctification of believers. The choir's four parts blend and contrast, conveying the text's message of spiritual growth, the illumination of God's people, and their role in spreading the gospel's light throughout the world. The composer captures the hymn's optimistic and mission-focused spirit through flowing melodic lines and a generally uplifting harmonic language.
