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If Worlds Were Formed By Matter
John F. Wilson
- Key:
- G/Emin
- Vocal Range:
- High
- Pitch Range:
- D4 - G5
- Key:
- Eb/Cmin
- Vocal Range:
- Low
- Pitch Range:
- Bb3 - Eb5
- Composer:
- John F. Wilson
- Lyricist:
- Mary Baker Eddy
- Publisher:
- JFW
- Instrumentation:
- Keyboard/Vocal
- Key:
- Eb/Cmin ,
- F/Dmin ,
- G/Emin
- Vocal Range:
- High ,
- Low ,
- Medium
- Vocal Pitch Range:
- Bb3 - Eb5 ,
- C4 - F5 (C3 - F4) ,
- D4 - G5
- MP3 Duration:
- 01:52
This is a setting of a poem that appears in the preface to Miscellaneous Writings and is a concise statement of Mrs. Eddy's thoughts on time and evolution.
The setting has a pentatonic flavour and modern harmonies, but the vocal line is clear and not difficult.
Lyrics
If Worlds Were Formed By Matter
Music by John F. Wilson
If worlds were formed by matter,
And mankind from the dust;
Till time shall end more timely,
There’s nothing here to trust.
Thenceforth to evolution’s
Geology, we say, —
Nothing have we gained therefrom,
And nothing have to pray:
My world has sprung from Spirit,
In everlasting day;
Whereof, I’ve more to glory,
Wherefore, have much to pay.