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Funeral Hymn
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.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Funeral Hymn by Jacob French — Lyrics
I in the burying place may see
Graves shorter there than I;
From death's arrest no age is free;
Young children too may die.
My God, may such an awful sight,
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About Funeral Hymn
Jacob French's Funeral Hymn for SATB choir is a somber reflection on mortality, drawing its text from the New-England Primer. The words confront the universal reality of death, reminding us that no age is exempt and that even the young can be taken. The hymn implores the listener to view such sobering sights not with despair, but as a potent call to spiritual awareness. It expresses a heartfelt plea for early grace, so that one may be fully prepared for the inevitable end. This sacred English anthem offers a profound meditation on life's brevity and the importance of spiritual readiness.
