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Eternal Father
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Eternal Father by Gustav Holst — Lyrics
Eternal Father, who didst all create,
In whom we live, and to whose bosom move,
To all men be thy name known, which is Love,
Till its loud praises sound at heaven's high gate.
Perfect thy kingdom in our passing state,
That here on earth thou may'st as well approve
Our service as thou ownest theirs above,
Whose joy we echo and in pain await.
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About Eternal Father
Gustav Holst's anthem Eternal Father is a plea for divine guidance and sustenance. The text, a profound English prayer, asks for God's name to be known among all people, for His kingdom to be perfected on earth, and for daily needs to be met. It also expresses a hope for forgiveness of sins and comfort in times of fear, culminating in an 'Alleluia'.
Composed for SSSATB voices, this sacred work offers a rich harmonic landscape for a substantial choir. The setting likely mirrors the earnestness and solemnity of the devotional text, providing a powerful and moving experience for both performers and listeners.
