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- Source:
- Singing the Faith: 186
- Words:
- Timothy Dudley-Smith
- Music:
- “Woodlands” by Walter Greatorex arr Paul Leddington Wright
- Metre:
- 10.10.10.10.
- Verses:
- 4
Based on The Magnificat, the song of Jesus' mother, Mary (Luke 1:46-55). See also My soul rejoices in God my Saviour (StF 60).
Evermore or ever more?
In response to an enquiry: TD-S's use of the word "evermore” at the close of the final verse is correct. Though this is sometimes written as two words, traditionally (from Middle English onwards), it’s written as a single word: a more emphatic version of “ever”, which is exactly right in this context. The word also holds the remnant suggestion of “always, at all times, constantly”, which is also appropriate here.