This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Avon
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Avon by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
1. Arise, my tenderest thoughts, arise,
To torrents melt my streaming eyes;
And thou, my heart, with anguish feel
Those evils which thou canst not heal.
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About Avon
Oliver Holden's Avon is a sacred work for SATB choir, sung in English. This reflective anthem invites singers and listeners to contemplate humanity's fallen state. The text expresses deep sorrow and personal anguish over sin and spiritual decay, urging a heartfelt response to the wounds inflicted upon Christ and the world. The music, likely intended for devotional settings or services of penitence, aims to stir profound emotions and encourage a prayerful meditation on themes of redemption and spiritual renewal. Holden’s composition likely seeks to amplify the poignancy of the lyrics, providing a musical setting that mirrors the profound spiritual lament.
