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Forgive blessed shade
Staff Notation • Sacred, Glees
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Forgive blessed shade by John Wall Callcott — Lyrics
Forgive, blest shade, the tributary tear,
That mourns thy exit from a world like this;
Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here,
And stayed thy progress to the realms of bliss.
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About Forgive blessed shade
The words express a gentle lament for a departed soul, quickly turning to celebration of their release from earthly confines and their glorious journey to a heavenly realm. John Wall Callcott’s setting for treble solo, soprano and bass voices captures this shift in mood with sensitivity. The composer, known for his glees, brings a refined musicality to this sacred text. The three-part voicing allows for rich harmonic interplay, creating a poignant yet ultimately uplifting atmosphere that reflects the text’s hopeful message of eternal peace.
