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Be Thou My Vision

by Adam Anglin

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I arranged this song as a way of breathing new life into something I love. My desire was to preserve the original melody and lyrics from this historic song and present it with a new arrangement. The hope is for this song to be seen with new eyes. To break us out of the monotony that comes with time and to unleash the power of these lyrics afresh.

My musical inspiration for this song came from spending time listening to electronic artists that I love and a desire to keep this song "small" in production. I wanted to be able to mold everything on my own, free from outside input or expectation. I played all keys, synth, drums, modular instruments and bass. My good friend, Jordan Lucas, plays guitar and sings background vocals on every track. I am incredibly grateful for his friendship and artistry. I could not have done this without his help. My desire was to make something that I love and I hope you love it too. Thanks for listening. - Adam

lyrics

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven's joys, O bright Heav’n's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

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released November 4, 2022
Irish 7th century
Translated by Mary Elizabeth Byrne (1905)
Versed by Elenor Hull (1912)
Tune "Slane"
Arranged by Adam Anglin
Keys/synth/drums/vocals by Adam Anglin
Guitar/backing vocals by Jordan Lucas
Produced by Adam Anglin
Mixed by Adam Anglin
Mastered by Aria
Copyright - Public Domain

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