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Humbly I Adore Thee
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Humbly I Adore Thee by J. G. Stalnaker — Lyrics
Humbly I adore thee, Verity unseen,
Who thy glory hiddest ‘neath these shadows mean;
Lo, to thee surrendered, my whole heart is bowed,
Tranced as it beholds thee, shrined within the cloud.
Taste and touch and vision to discern thee fail;
Faith, that comes by hearing, pierces through the veil.
I believe whate’er the Son of God hath told;
What the Truth hath spoken, that for truth I hold.
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About Humbly I Adore Thee
This arrangement of Humbly I Adore Thee is suitable for services during the Eucharist or when reflecting on the mystery of the Real Presence. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures to underscore the devotional text, which speaks of faith transcending physical senses to perceive the divine. The composer J. G. Stalnaker sets this English hymn with a profound sense of awe and surrender. The lyrics explore the paradox of Christ's hidden presence, accessible through faith and belief in His spoken word, ultimately longing for the beatific vision. It is a prayerful reflection on the Blessed Sacrament, asking for spiritual sustenance and a deeper connection to the divine.
