A Wreath
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Moderately Easy
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No
Description
SATB and Organ. A simple and absolutely beautiful anthem for communion, general use, or anytime when humble praise is the focus of the service. May be done accompanied or a cappella (minus the interludes).
Poem by George Herbert
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Lyrics
A wreathed garland of deserved praise,
Of praise deserved, unto Thee I give,
I give to thee, who knowest all my ways,
My crooked winding ways wherein I live,
Wherein I die, not live: for life is straight,
Straight as a line, and ever tends to thee,
to thee, who art more far above deceit,
Than deceit seems above simplicity.
Give me simplicity, that I may live,
So live and like, that I may know thy ways,
Know them and practice them: then shall I give
For this poor wreath, give thee a crown of praise.