Sometimes a light surprises
Nicholas Schliapin
$8.95
- Composer:
- Nicholas Schliapin
- Lyricist:
- William Cowper
- Text Source:
- Christian Science Hymnal #313
- Publisher:
- Wordlight Publishing
- Instrumentation:
- Keyboard/Vocal
- Key:
- A Minor
- Vocal Range:
- Medium
- Vocal Pitch Range:
- E4 - E5
An arrangement of an early American shape note melody, "Light", from "The Christian Lyre" - a book of hymn tunes published in 1830. This piece (with words from Hymn #313 from the 1932 Christian Science Hymnal) is one of a large collection of hymn texts given new, creative settings by Nicholas Schliapin. Watchfire is thrilled to make Mr. Schliapin's music once again available.
Lyrics
Sometimes a light surprises
Words: William Cowper, Adapted
Composer: Nicholas P. Schliapin
Sometimes a light surprises
The Christian while he sings;
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings.
When comfort seems declining,
There comes to us again
A season of clear shining,
To cheer us after rain.
In holy contemplation
We sweetly then pursue
The theme of God’s salvation,
And find it ever new.
To God, in light abiding,
True praise shall tune my voice,
For while in Him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice.
Copyright 2005 Nicholas P. Schliapin
Published 2005 Wordlight Publishing by permission
Words used courtesy of The Mary Baker Eddy Collection
