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Jefferson
Staff Notation • Sacred
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Jefferson by Alexander Johnson — Lyrics
1. Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God!
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for his own abode:
On the rock of ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded
Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.
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About Jefferson
These words from John Newton express the deep security and divine provision found in faith, portraying Zion as a divinely founded city protected by God's promises and sustained by everlasting streams of living water. Alexander Johnson sets this text for STB voices, creating a sacred anthem that celebrates the steadfastness of God's covenant. The music likely reflects the text's message of strength and enduring grace, offering a powerful affirmation of spiritual hope and resilience for a choir.
