Lloyd from Hearth & Hymn by Hearth & Hymn
This tune is a favorite in the shape-note or Sacred Harp tradition that Elisabeth grew up in as she and her family went to all-day singing gatherings in the Midwest. We changed the words of this song slightly to reflect the power of sisterhood. We were also partial to this tune because “Lloyd” (and variants of) is one of Elisabeth’s many nicknames.
Words by Isaac Watts (1719)
Music: Raymond C. Hamrick (1980)
Source: The Sacred Harp (1991), Copyright Sacred Harp Musical Association
Tracklist
| 6. | Lloyd | 1:51 |
Lyrics
My sister and my queen, thy beauties are divine
Thy lips, with blessings overflow, and every grace is thine
The smilings of thy face, how amiable they are
Tis heaven to rest, in thine embrace, and no where else but there
Nor earth nor all the sky, could one delight afford
No not, a drop, of they real joy, without thy blessings Lloyd.
Credits
Elisabeth Pixley Fink: Piano, Vocals
Samantha Cooper: Vocals
License
All rights reserved.
A minimalist folk duo known for their close harmony sisterhood, Hearth & Hymn rearranges old songs that move them with a queer, feminist lens. Hearth & Hymn has released two albums through Earthwork Music: Hearth & Hymn and Lullaby Bangers. The project is co-produced by songwriters Samantha Cooper (Sam) and Elisabeth Pixley-Fink (EPF) who both grew up within “kitchen music” traditions.