Difference between revisions of "Oh Say, What Is Truth?"
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*Source: ''[[Relief Society Song Book, 1919]], no. 44'' | *Source: ''[[Relief Society Song Book, 1919]], no. 44'' | ||
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*Poet: [[John Jaques]] (1827–1900) | *Poet: [[John Jaques]] (1827–1900) | ||
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==Lyrics from [[Relief Society Song Book, 1919]], no. 44== | ==Lyrics from [[Relief Society Song Book, 1919]], no. 44== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:38, 14 April 2023
Contents
Sheet Music
Tune from Relief Society Song Book, 1919, no. 44
- MIDI
- LilyPond
- Note: Typos in lyrics here were edited out to match the lyrics of an earlier publication[1].
- Copyright: public domain
- Source: Relief Society Song Book, 1919, no. 44
- Contributor: Veramet 21:02, 17 August 2010 (MDT)
Tunes
- Jaques, by Ellen Knowles Melling (1820–1905)
- Copyright: public domain
Lyrics
- Poet: John Jaques (1827–1900)
- Copyright: public domain
Lyrics from Relief Society Song Book, 1919, no. 44
- Note: Typos in lyrics here were edited out to match the lyrics of an earlier publication[1].
1. O say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem That the riches of worlds can produce; And priceless the value of truth will be when The proud monarch’s costliest diadem Is counted but dross and refuse. 2. Yes, say, what is truth? ’Tis the brightest prize To which mortals or Gods can aspire: Go search in the depths where it glittering lies, Or ascend in pursuit to the loftiest skies; ’Tis an aim for the noblest desire. 3. The scepter may fall from the despot’s grasp. When with wind of stern justice he copes, But the pillar of truth will endure to the last, And its firm rooted bulwarks outstand the rude blast, And the wreck of the fell tyrant’s hopes. 4. Then say, what is truth? ’Tis the last and the first, For the limits of time it steps o’er: Tho’ the heavens depart, and the earth’s fountains burst, Truth, the sum of existence, will weather the worst, Eternal, unchanged, evermore.
