Repentant Song (Oliver Holden)

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• (Posted 2015-08-13)  CPDL #36465:       

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-08-13).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 47 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Four-part version. Counter part by B. C. Johnston, 2015. Oval note edition. The other four stanzas of Taylor's hymn added below.

• (Posted 2015-08-13)  CPDL #36464:     

Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-08-13).   Score information: 7 x 10 in (landscape), 1 page, 50 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Four-part version. Counter part by B. C. Johnston, 2015. Note shapes added (4-shape). The other four stanzas of Taylor's hymn added below.

General Information

Title: Repentant Song
First Line: God of mercy, God of love
Composer: Oliver Holden
Lyricist: John Taylor

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred   Meter: 66. 86 (S.M.)

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1800 in Plain Psalmody, p. 33, for three voices: Treble-Tenor-Bass
Description: Words by John Taylor, 1795, with five stanzas. Modern versions of Taylor's hymn often have the stanzas in different order than the original publication, given below.

Original text and translations

English text 1. God of mercy, God of love, Hear our sad repentant song; Sorrow dwells on every face, Penitence on every tongue. 2. Deep regret for follies past, Talents wasted, time misspent; Hearts debased by worldly cares, Thankless for the blessings lent.

3. Foolish fears, and fond desires, Vain regrets for things as vain; Lips too seldom taught to praise, Oft to murmur and complain. 4. These, and every secret fault, Filled with grief and shame we own; Humbled, at Thy feet we lie, Seeking pardon from Thy throne.

5. God of mercy, God of grace, Hear our sad repentant songs; O restore thy suppliant race, Thou to whom all praise belongs.

A penitential hymn by John Taylor