Drop, Drop, Slow Tears
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Drop, Drop, Slow Tears by Ronald McVey — Lyrics
About Drop, Drop, Slow Tears
This SATB setting of Drop, Drop, Slow Tears is ideal for moments of quiet reflection, perhaps during Lent or a service of penitence. The expressive English text directly addresses the Saviour, begging for mercy and forgiveness. The composer’s music amplifies the poignancy of the words, creating a deeply personal and moving plea. The choir’s blended voices will carry the weight of the supplication, mirroring the internal struggle between sin and the desire for redemption. It is a devotional anthem that allows the singers and listeners to contemplate the profound themes of repentance and divine grace through its sincere and heartfelt expression.