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Kamalia
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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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Kamalia by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Let every mortal ear attend,
And every heart rejoice;
The trumpet of the gospel sounds
With an inviting voice.
Lo! all ye hungry, starving souls.
That feed upon the wind,
And vainly strive with earthly toys
To fill an empty mind.
Eternal Wisdom has prepared
A soulreviving feast,
And bids your longing appetites
The rich provision taste.
Ho! ye that pant for living streams,
And pine away and die,
here you may quench your raging thirst
With springs that never dry.
Rivers of love and mercy here
In a rich ocean join;
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About Kamalia
Oliver Holden's Kamalia is a stirring sacred anthem for SATB choir, setting an English text that proclaims the spiritual nourishment offered by the gospel. The lyrics present a vivid invitation to all who seek solace and fulfillment, likening divine grace to a soul-reviving feast and abundant springs of living water. It speaks of rivers of love and mercy flowing, offering salvation to those weary of earthly pursuits. The text emphasizes that this provision is freely available, contrasting it with the futility of seeking satisfaction through worldly means or attempting to clothe oneself in self-made righteousness. This anthem would be particularly fitting for occasions of spiritual renewal and invitation, drawing listeners to accept the gospel's abundant provisions.
