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Homeward bound
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Homeward bound by George J. Webb — Lyrics
On! on! thou eagle pinioned bark,
Haste on thy watery way!
Thou’lt meet the tempest wild and dark
For many a weary day.
For many a day and many a night
Thou’lt plough the billow deep,
Or o’er the crested waves, in light
Majestic beauty sweep.
Onward! thou gallant ship! nor fear
The raving tempest’s wrath—
outbrave it all, and boldly steer
Right on thy homeward path!
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About Homeward bound
This is an arrangement for SATB choir of a well-known English text. The words paint a vivid scene of a ship sailing homeward across the ocean. The sailor longs for the comfort and familiarity of home, specifically the "elm-o’ershadow’d cot" and the "sunny spot" that represents the cherished scene of early hours, filled with love and joy. The music captures the emotional journey of the traveler, balancing the anticipation of arrival with the experience of the open sea, whether facing storms or gliding majestically over waves. It is a secular songs for choir, set to a text that speaks of yearning for one's native land and the deep emotional connection to home.
