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Golden Sheaves
Staff Notation • Sacred, Descants
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Golden Sheaves by Andrew Sims — Lyrics
O blessed is that land of God
Where saints abide forever,
Where golden fields spread fair and broad,
Where flows the crystal river.
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About Golden Sheaves
Andrew Sims' Golden Sheaves offers a hopeful vision of the afterlife, setting English words that speak of a blessed land where saints abide forever, accompanied by a crystal river and an unending harvest-song. This setting is arranged for solo voice (S). The text draws on imagery of abundance and eternal peace, with the melody designed to carry this optimistic message. The genre is sacred, with the work also falling into the category of descants, suggesting a potential for a soaring, elevated melodic line appropriate for the spiritual subject matter. This piece would suit a choir looking for a reflective yet uplifting solo moment within a service or concert.
