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Dissolution
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Dissolution by Elisha West — Lyrics
1. Death may dissolve my body now,
And bear my spirit home;
Why do my minutes move so slow,
Nor my salvation come?
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About Dissolution
Elisha West’s SATB setting of Dissolution offers a profound contemplation of the soul’s journey towards eternal peace. The text expresses a longing for the cessation of earthly suffering and the ultimate arrival of salvation, painting a vivid picture of a soul prepared for its heavenly home. The lyrics speak of having fought the spiritual battles of the Lord and faithfully completed life’s course, now awaiting the promised reward. This sacred anthem, sung in English, allows the choir to explore themes of faith, perseverance, and the sweet release of death, culminating in a hopeful anticipation of divine reunion. Its setting provides a powerful vehicle for conveying these deeply spiritual and ultimately comforting sentiments.
