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Farewell Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Farewell Hymn by Jeremiah Ingalls — Lyrics
1. Give ear to me, ye sons of men,
Why stand ye gazing round my bed,
We all must die, the Lord knows when,
And lie among the silent dead;
Though now in health, you all may die,
And turn to dust as soon as I.
2. When from my Maker's hand I came,
The seeds of death were in me sown;
Which will dissolve my mortal frame
Soon as the bloom of life is blown;
Behold me on a dying bed,
Forget me not, when I am dead.
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About Farewell Hymn
The Farewell Hymn offers a poignant reflection on mortality, penned by Jeremiah Ingalls. The text vividly portrays a dying person addressing their loved ones, urging them to contemplate their own eventual demise and the ephemeral nature of life. It transitions from the stark reality of death to a hopeful anticipation of eternal life, expressing a deep faith and a longing to be reunited with the Savior. This SATB setting in English captures the solemnity and spiritual resolution of the words, making it a powerful statement on life, death, and faith. It is a sacred piece suitable for contemplation and reflection.
