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Jesus, gentlest Saviour
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Jesus, gentlest Saviour by James Christopher Marks — Lyrics
The composer set verses 14, 8 & 9
1.
Jesus, gentlest Savior!
God of might and power!
Thou Thyself art dwelling
In us at this hour.
2.
Nature cannot hold Thee,
Heav’n is all too strait
For Thine endless glory,
And Thy royal state.
3.
Out beyond the shining
Of the farthest star,
Thou art ever stretching
Infinitely far.
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About Jesus, gentlest Saviour
James Christopher Marks's anthem Jesus, gentlest Saviour is a devotional setting of English text exploring the paradox of Christ's immanence and transcendence. The SATB choir sings of Christ dwelling within believers, yet infinitely exceeding the bounds of creation. The text, drawn from verses 1-4, 8 and 9 of a hymn, highlights how the humble hearts of children can contain the divine, a concept beyond the grasp of the wider world. The music reflects the profound nature of this gift, moving from adoration to a plea for spiritual growth, particularly the grace to persevere, and finally to expressions of unutterable gratitude for the heavenly bliss found in this connection. This is a moving contemplation of faith, suitable for contemplative moments.
