Martin's Lane (Behold the rose of Sharon here) - Arne, Thomas

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"According to Hymn Tune Index, tune was first recorded in 1784."

⌛ Period → Baroque ◈ Genre → Hymns ♬ Voicing → SATB ¶ Language → English

Parts 4

Instruments A cappella

Pages 2

CPDL # 13203

Editor Tim Henderson

Posted 2006-12-05

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¶Lyrics / Text

Behold the rose of Sharon here, The lily which the vallies bear; Behold the tree of life that gives Refreshing fruit and healing leaves. Amongst the thorns so lilies shine; Amongst wild gourds the noble vine; So in mine eyes my Savior proves, Amidst a thousand meaner loves. Beneath the cooling shade I sat, To shield me from the burning heat; Of heav'ly fruit he spreads a feast, To feed mine eyes and please my taste. Kindly he brought me to the place Where stands the banquet of his grace; He saw me faint, and o'er my head The banner of his love he spread. With living bread and gen'rous wine, He cheers this sinking heart of mine; And op'ning his own heart to me, He shows his thoughts how kind they be. O never let my Lord depart; Lie down, and rest upon my heart; I charge my sins not once to move. Nor stir, nor wake, nor grieve my Love.