Fade Fade Earthly Joy

This score brings together two distinct pieces of music for worship, beginning with the classic hymn "Fade Fade Earthly Joy." The hymn is a profound expression of surrender, contrasting the fleeting nature of worldly attachments with the eternal satisfaction found in Christ. With its recurring refrain "Jesus is mine," the text moves from letting go of earthly ties to welcoming the eternal rest of heaven. It is a deeply comforting piece, often sung during moments of reflection, consecration, or at funerals, where its message of finding ultimate peace in the Saviour resonates strongly with the congregation.

Following the hymn is a short, solemn Alleluia verse composed by H.C. Umegbu (Memobe) specifically for an All Souls Mass. Set in Igbo, this brief acclamation prepares the congregation for the Gospel reading during a requiem or memorial Mass. The pairing of these two pieces on one sheet provides a choir with both a reflective English hymn of eternal hope and a liturgical Igbo acclamation for the burial rites.