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A Hymn on Peace
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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A Hymn on Peace by Abraham Wood — Lyrics
Behold, array'd in light,
And by divine command,
Fair peace, the child of heavn'n,
Descend to this afflicted land.
Like the bright morning star,
She leads a glorious day,
And o'er the western world extends
Her all reviving ray.
Your swords to plowshares turn'd,
Your fields with plenty crown'd,
Shall laugh and sing, and freedom spread
The voice of gladness round.
O sing a new made song,
To God your hymns address,
He rul'd the hearts of mighty kings,
And gave our arms success.
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About A Hymn on Peace
Abraham Wood's A Hymn on Peace is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, set in English. The text expresses a profound longing for peace, describing its divine descent and its power to bring about a glorious new day of freedom and plenty. It calls for a cessation of conflict, with swords being turned into plowshares and the world united in song and gladness. The lyrics celebrate divine intervention in bringing about this peace, checking the 'haughty foe' and ending the contest. The anthem conveys a message of hope and a prayer for universal tranquility.
