• SATB; 2.2.2.2/4.2.3.1/[timp].[perc]/org/str
  • SATB; pf
  • SATB
  • 11 min
  • the composer
  • English
    • 8th March 2025, Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville, IL, United States of America
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Programme Note

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I dare look up. The heaven’s blue is mine!
Held in contempt and hated, still, Lord, I am Thine.
Tho’ torn asunder, poisoned arrows reach my soul.
Because Thou livest do I know that Thou shalt make me whole.

I dare look up through flames that, mounting high,
Consume my flesh. In faith I see Thee. Thou art nigh.
I would not that my anguish to Thy throne ascend,
For pain and sin and sorrow doth Thy mercy, Lord, transcend.

I dare look up! Thy promise made to me—
A humble creature, groping, will yet make me free.
Thy mighty plan, beyond my simple ken, assures
Thy love, surpassing human hope, protects me; still endures!

— Florence Price

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