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Andover
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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Andover by Samuel Babcock — Lyrics
1. My Redeemer, let me be
Quite happy at thy feet,
Still to know myself and thee,
Be this my bitter sweet:
Look upon my infant state,
And with a Father's yearning bless;
Don't thy ransomed child forget,
Nor leave me in distress.
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About Andover
Samuel Babcock's Andover is a sacred song for STB voices, sung in English. The text expresses a profound desire for spiritual contentment and surrender at the feet of the Redeemer. It reflects on past failings and the misuse of divine gifts, acknowledging unworthiness but pleading for mercy through the sacrifice of Christ. The lyrics convey a deep sense of repentance and a yearning for God's constant presence and blessing, hoping that justice will be tempered by the understanding of Christ's redemptive act. This is a piece that allows for heartfelt expression of faith and humility.
