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I sing a song of the saints of God
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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I sing a song of the saints of God by John H. Hopkins — Lyrics
I sing a song of the saints of God,
Patient and brave and true,
Who toiled and fought and lived and died
For the Lord they loved and knew.
And one was a doctor and one was a queen,
And one was a shepherdess on the green:
They were all of them saints of God – and I mean,
God helping, to be one too.
They loved their Lord so dear, so dear,
And his love made them strong;
And they followed the right, for Jesus’ sake,
The whole of their good lives long.
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About I sing a song of the saints of God
This setting of I sing a song of the saints of God is written for unison voices in English. The composer John H. Hopkins sets a text that celebrates the lives of those who followed God, from doctors and queens to soldiers and priests, and affirms that all are called to be saints. The hymn speaks of the courage and devotion of these individuals, emphasizing their unwavering commitment to their faith. It acknowledges that sainthood is not confined to the distant past but is a present reality, inviting listeners to aspire to live lives of faithful service. The melody is likely to be straightforward and accessible, making it suitable for congregational singing or as a simple yet meaningful anthem for a choir.
