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If ye love me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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If ye love me by Henry J. Gauntlett — Lyrics
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may 'bide with you forever;
E'en the spirit of truth;
Additional text used by Henry J. Gauntlett
[But] the Comforter, [which is] yea the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send [in my name] unto you, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
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About If ye love me
These words, drawn from the Gospel of John, offer comfort and reassurance to Jesus' disciples. The composer Henry J. Gauntlett sets the text for SATB choir, offering a devotional anthem for English-speaking congregations. The music explores themes of abiding love and the promise of the Holy Spirit, focusing on the passages that speak of keeping commandments and the gift of peace. Gauntlett’s setting is intended to be accessible, suitable for choirs looking for a meaningful sacred anthem that reflects on core Christian teachings.
