Lyme (Daniel Read)
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- CPDL #32387:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-07-05). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 28 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval-note edition.
- CPDL #32388:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-07-05). Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 27 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape).
General Information
Title: Lyme
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn; Meter: 86. 86 (C.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1785
Description: Words by Isaac Watts, 1719, adaptation of Psalm 27.
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Original text and translations
English text
Soon as I heard my Father say,
"Ye children, seek my grace,"
My heart replied without delay,
"I'll seek my Father's face."
Let not Thy face be hid from me,
Nor frown my soul away;
God of my life, I fly to Thee
In a distressing day.
Should friends and kindred near and dear
Leave me to want or die,
My God would make my life his care,
And all my need supply.
Wait on the Lord, ye trembling saints,
And keep your courage up;
He'll raise your spirit when it faints,
And far exceed your hope.