Song of Hope for SATB and piano

SATB chorus and piano, (Package of 10 octavos) Text by the composer. Occasional solos for soprano, mezzo, and baritone.Text 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, assuresThy love, surpassing human hope, protects me; still endures! — Florence Price