We sing the glorious conquest II (Anonymous)
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- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-03-13). Score information: A4, 1 page, 50 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn with harmony and underlaid words in the version published in The Hymnal 1982.
- Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2022-03-13). Score information: A4, 1 page, 112 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: The hymn in the version published in The Hymnal 1982, melody with words.
General Information
Title: We sing the glorious conquest II
Composer: Anonymous
Lyricist: John Ellerton
Tune: Munich
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 87. 87. D
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella or keyboard
First published:
Description: Melody from Neu-vermehrtes und zu Übung Christl. Gottseligkeit eingerichtetes Meiningisches Gesangbuch, 1693, adapted and harmonised by Felix Mendelssohn
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Original text and translations
English text
We sing the glorious conquest
before Damascus’ gate,
when Saul, the church’s spoiler
came spreading fear and hate.
God’s light shone down from heaven
and broke across the path.
His presence pierced and blinded
the zealot in his wrath.
O Voice that spoke within him;
O strong, reproving Word;
O Love that sought and held him
a prisoner of his Lord;
help us to know your kingship
that we, in every hour,
in all that may confront us,
will trust your hidden power.
Your grace, by ways mysterious,
our sinful wrath can bind,
and in those least expected
true servants you can find.
In us you seek disciples
to share your cross and crown
and give you final service
in glory at your throne.