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  SA5008 

 
Star of purity


Shaker hymn 

 
arranged by Sheena Phillips

for three-part chorus (SAT)


SATB  performance time approx  2m 0s (sung once through)











Arranger's note


This wonderful soaring hymn was co-written by Ezra T Leggett (words) and Susanna M Brady (tune) of the Union Village Shaker Community in Ohio, in 1868.  Harmonised versions of the song were published in several hymnals, and it was very popular.  This version mixes stretches of unison singing, which can really bring out the meaning of the words, with a fresh harmonisation.


Other Shaker arrangements published by Canasg include Lay me low, Mother Ann's song, Simple gifts and Turning shuffle tune.  














 Music

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 Words 





Star of purity




O brighter than the morning star is the heart that's pure and free.

And the light that's ever glowing there the Star of Purity.

The sun shall wane the stars go down and reign of time be o'er.

But the living light in the heart that's pure shall shine for ever more.


The gems within the ocean deep and the wealth her caverns bear.

Let the ocean and the caverns keep in darkness hidden there.

But O, Almighty Father, send Thine Angels from above

To kindle in my heart a fire of Purity and Love.


Shaker hymn




Our transcription of the words and tune to the song is taken from Joy of Angels: Shaker spirituals for Christmas and the New Year, compiled by Mitzie Collins and Colleen Liggett (Sampler Records Ltd, Rochester, New York) and used with permission. See www.doverpublications.com on the web.  















Price


The price of this piece depends on the number of singers in your group. This is a single payment for a licence to make as many copies as you need for your group to rehearse and perform the song as often as you wish.  Copies of the song must not be given, lent or sold to any other group.  








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Companion pieces

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