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A Song for Saint Cecilia
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A Song for Saint Cecilia by Geoff Allan — Lyrics
Cecilia, whose exalted hymns
With joy and wonder fill the blest,
In choirs of warbling seraphims
Known and distinguish'd from the rest;
Attend, harmonious saint, and see
* This vocal band in harmony;
Attend, harmonious saint, and hear our prayers;
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About A Song for Saint Cecilia
The text of this four-part English song invokes Saint Cecilia, the patron saint of music. It describes her exalted hymns and her distinguished place among the choirs of seraphim, asking her to attend to the singers and enliven their earthly music. The words encourage the singers to learn from Cecilia, making her both their muse and the subject of their song. Geoff Allan sets this devotional text for SATB choir, creating a piece that celebrates the power of music and its divine inspiration through the veneration of this saintly musician.
