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Dix-Hills
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Dix-Hills by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Too many, Lord, abuse Thy grace,
In this licentious day;
And while they boast they see Thy face,
They turn their own away.
Thy Book displays a gracious light
That can the blind restore;
But these are dazzled by the sight,
And blinded still the more.
The pardon, such presume upon,
They do not beg, but steal;
And when they plead it at Thy throne,
Oh! where’s the Spirit’s seal?
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About Dix-Hills
Oliver Holden's sacred setting, Dix-Hills, is written for SATB choir in English. The text laments those who misuse God's grace and turn away from spiritual light, rather than embracing the restorative power of faith. It questions the presumption of those who claim pardon without true repentance, contrasting it with the 'heavenly fare' of the truly chosen. The choir will find much to express in this thoughtful and direct exploration of spiritual accountability, making it a potent choice for services focusing on themes of repentance and true devotion.
