Augsburg Fortress

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

This is a setting for SAB choir and piano of the classic Frederick Faber text. The words celebrate the vast and nearly incomprehensible nature of God's mercy with a lyrical melody suitable for moments of reflection and introspection.
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  • Publisher Augsburg Fortress
  • Format Sheet Music
  • ISBN 9781506422152
  • Brand Augsburg Choral Library
  • Dimensions 7 x 10.25
  • Pages 8
  • Season/Occasion Lent & Holy Week
  • Difficulty Easy-Medium
  • Voicing Piano; SAB/3-part mixed
  • Publication Date October 17, 2016

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Composer Commentary

This Faber text has long been a favorite of mine, but its frequent pairing with the hymntunes such as BEECHER and IN BABILONE always seemed a bit too festive. My setting seeks to cast a different mood, one more suitable for the penitential seasons. 
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