{{sc|Asylum
Staff Notation • Sacred, Oratorios, Anthems
11 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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{{sc|Asylum by James Leach — Lyrics
About {{sc|Asylum
This powerful anthem, James Leach's Asylum, sets a profound text drawn from scripture, exploring themes of divine dominion, compassionate justice, and radical hospitality. The work opens with a grand declaration of God's ownership of the heavens and earth, a fitting statement for a significant occasion. It then moves to emphasize God's care for the vulnerable – the fatherless, the widow, and the stranger – before urging the listener to emulate this divine generosity. The text powerfully enjoins the singer to minister to the hungry and afflicted, promising a glorious reward. It concludes with a direct echo of Christ's words from Matthew, reminding us that welcoming strangers is akin to welcoming Him. The substantial SATB, SATB.SATB voicing suggests a large-scale, potentially choral society or festival performance.