Bourbon (Oliver Holden)
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- (Posted 2015-02-09) CPDL #34517:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-02-09). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 40 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition. Holden set stanzas one and three of Watts' hymn; I inserted stanzas two and four below.
- (Posted 2015-02-09) CPDL #34518:
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-02-09). Score information: Unknown, 1 page, 58 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Holden set stanzas one and three of Watts' hymn; I inserted stanzas two and four below.
General Information
Title: Bourbon
First Line: How oft have sin and Satan strove
Composer: Oliver Holden
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 88. 88 (L.M.)
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1803
Description: Published in The Charlestown Collection, 1803, p. 60. Words by Isaac Watts, 1709, his Hymn 139 of Book 2.
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Original text and translations
English text
Hope in the covenant; or, God's promise and truth unchangeable. Hebrews 6:17-19.
How oft have sin and Satan strove
To rend my soul from Thee, my God!
But everlasting is Thy love,
And Jesus seals it with his blood.
The oath and promise of the Lord
Join to confirm the wondrous grace;
Eternal power performs the word,
And fills all heav'n with endless praise.
Amidst temptations sharp and long,
My soul to this dear refuge flies;
Hope is my anchor, firm and strong,
While tempests blow and billows rise.
The gospel bears my spirit up;
A faithful and unchanging God
Lays the foundation for my hope
In oaths, and promises, and blood.