How firm a foundation (J. Ellis)
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CPDL #18535:
- Editor: M. Ryan Taylor (submitted 2008-12-12). Score information: Unknown Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Arranged by [M. Ryan Taylor]
General Information
Title: How Firm a Foundation
Composer: J. Elliscreate page
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Piano, Cello
Published:
Description: A reverential setting of this hymn for SATB choir and an optional cello part. It starts and ends pianissimo with a grand forte section in the middle. This arrangement appropriate for any service - the text illustrates perfectly the tender mercies of the Savior.
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Original text and translations
Text attr. to Robert Keen
How firm a foundation ye Saints of the Lord
is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can he say than to you he hath said,
who unto the Savior for refuge have fled?
When through firey trials thy pathway shall lie,
My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply.
The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design
Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine.
Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed,
For I am thy God and will still give thee aid.
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee and cause thee to stand,
Upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand.
When through the deep waters I call thee to go,
The rivers of sorrow shall not thee o’erflow,
For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless,
And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress.