Organ, Optional Congregation (SATB) - early intermediate
SKU: CR.984270
Composed by Jonathan Kohrs. Choral. Sacred. Octavo. With music. Concordia Publishing House #984270. Published by Concordia Publishing House (CR.984270).
ISBN 9780758658951. 7 x 10.25 inches.
This Easter, the sprightly rhythm of a Lutheran chorale tune is combined with more contemporary harmonies to create a jubilant setting that reflects the joy of the Resurrection. The melody of this anthem was inspired by a Gregorian chant tone. The addition of descant and optional congregation help the singers to—in the words of Jaroslav Vajda's exulting text—'complete the Easter overture.'
Begin the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from His grave!
The night of mourning long is past;
Life has a purpose, after all.
Our Samson smashed the gates of hell,
And we are free at last, at last!
Begin the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from our grave!
Prepare the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from His grave!
Composers, players, find new sounds
For ev'ry instrument and voice:
A note, a chord, an aria,
A Kyrie, a Gloria.
Prepare the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from our grave!
Repeat the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from His grave!
Complete the Easter overture,
And join the Alleluia choir.
'In Jesus' name' the song begin,
And end: 'All praise to God alone!'
Repeat the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from our grave!
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