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And now, dear Father, mindful of the love
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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And now, dear Father, mindful of the love by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
And now, dear Father, mindful of the love
That bought us, once for all, on Calvary's Tree,
And having with us Him that pleads above,
We here present, we here spread forth for Thee
That only offering perfect in Thine eyes,
The one true, pure, immortal sacrifice.
Look, Father, look on His anointed face,
And only look on us as found in Him;
Look not on our misusings of Thy grace,
Our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim:
For lo! between our sins and their reward
We set the passion of Thy Son, our Lord.
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About And now, dear Father, mindful of the love
This devotional anthem for SATB choir sets a heartfelt English text that focuses on the sacrifice of Christ and its intercessory power. The music opens with a gentle, reflective mood, allowing the words to carry their profound message of redemption and pleading. The setting likely builds in intensity as the text moves from personal reflection to intercession for others, with the voices working together to create a sense of unity and earnest supplication. The composer's focus is on clear declamation of the text, enabling the choir to convey the deep theological sentiment with sincerity and devotion, making it a powerful addition to a sacred service.
