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If you love me
Staff Notation • Sacred, Antiphons
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SATB · Charles H. Giffen
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If you love me by Charles H. Giffen — Lyrics
Antiphon: John 14:1516 (Roman Missal 2010)
If you love me, keep my commandments, says the) Lord,
and I will ask the Father,
and he will send you another Paraclete,
to be with you forever.
Alleluia! (3x)
Verses: Psalm 34: 34, 78, 1719, 22 (Book of Divine Worship)
3 O praise the Lord with me,
and let us magnify his Name together.
4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me;
yea, he delivered me out of all my fear.
Repeat Antiphon (or Alleluia section)
7 The angel of the Lord tarrieth round about them that fear him,
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About If you love me
This setting for SATB voices opens with a warm, homophonic texture that immediately establishes the devotional character of the text. The composer builds effectively on the scriptural words of John 14:15-16, depicting the Lord's promise to send the Paraclete. The choir's full sound supports the assurance of God's abiding presence. The interwoven verses drawn from Psalm 34 offer a contrasting, yet complementary, meditation on seeking the Lord and experiencing His deliverance and grace. The music concludes with the repeated Alleluia, bringing a sense of hopeful affirmation to the liturgical text.
