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Acworth
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Acworth by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics
1. Deep in the dust before thy throne
Our guilt and our disgrace we own;
Great God! we own the unhappy name
Whence sprang our nature and our shame;
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About Acworth
Samuel Holyoke's Acworth is a sacred piece for choir, set for STB and SATB voices in English. The text expresses deep penitence, acknowledging human sinfulness stemming from Adam's fall and its inheritance by all humanity. The composer sets these solemn words with musical earnestness, reflecting the gravity of the confession. The music unfolds with a clear sense of devotion and humility, characteristic of the sacred music tradition of its time. It is a powerful expression of religious sentiment, suitable for liturgical settings or as a moving concert anthem.
