Sovereign and Transforming Grace
Hymn composed by
Jane M. MarshallContextual information
This hymn text was written by Frederick Henry Hedge (1805-1890), a Unitarian minister and academic. He served congregations in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island before shifting to teaching. Hedge wrote this hymn text for the 1829 Ordination of H. D. Barlow (Lynn, MA).
This hymn text was written by Frederick Henry Hedge (1805-1890), a Unitarian minister and academic. He served congregations in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island before shifting to teaching. Hedge wrote this hymn text for the 1829 Ordination of H. D. Barlow (Lynn, MA).
Tune Name
MANTON
Tune Name
Text Meter
7.7.7.7.
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Jane M. MarshallHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Jane Manton Marshall (1924-2019) was commissioned to write the tune MANTON for <i>Singing the Living Tradition</i>. Marshall was a nationally known composer of sacred music, author, choral conductor, clinician, and educator. She was described as “a complete church musician,” and was a lifelong resident of Dallas, Texas.
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Lyrics
Sovereign and transforming Grace,
we invoke your quickening power;
reign the spirit of this place,
bless the purpose of this hour.
Holy and creative Light,
we invoke your kindling ray;
draw upon our spirit’s night,
as the darkness turns to day.
To the anxious soul impart hope,
all other hopes above;
stir the dull and hardened heart
with a longing and a love.
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