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Franklin
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Franklin by Amos Pilsbury — Lyrics
1. Jesus, great Redeemer, hear
A feeble sinner’s cry,
Thou in my behalf appear,
And bring salvation nigh:
To my Lord what shall I say?
Savior, I of thee have need;
Take, O take my sins away,
And make me free indeed.
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About Franklin
This moving sacred anthem for SATB voices, Franklin, is a plea for divine redemption. Its English text addresses Jesus as the Great Redeemer, begging for his intervention to absolve sins and grant true freedom. The composer, Amos Pilsbury, crafts a setting that emphasizes the sinner's humble dependence on God's grace. The lyrics express a deep longing for spiritual liberation and the struggle to overcome a rebellious heart until freed from every evil. This piece is ideal for moments of reflection and devotion, offering a powerful musical expression of faith and the universal human desire for salvation.
