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Jesus, we thus obey
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jesus, we thus obey by Arthur Somervell — Lyrics
Jesus, we thus obey
thy last and kindest word;
here in thine own appointed way
we come to meet thee, Lord.
Our hearts we open wide
to make the Saviour room;
and lo, the Lamb, the Crucified,
the sinner’s friend, is come.
Thy presence makes the feast;
now let our spirits feel
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About Jesus, we thus obey
Arthur Somervell's setting of Jesus, we thus obey is a hymn suitable for congregational singing or for a choir to lead. The SATB voicing offers a rich harmonic palette to support the devotional text. The English lyrics focus on the act of receiving Christ's presence, likening the heart to a place prepared for the Saviour and the experience to a spiritual feast. The composer uses the words to express a deep sense of joy and spiritual nourishment, with themes of divine love and heavenly bliss. This hymn offers a profound meditation on faith and the welcoming of the divine, making it an appropriate choice for services focused on communion or spiritual renewal.
