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A Song of Peace
Staff Notation • Sacred, Sacred songs
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A Song of Peace by Charles Villiers Stanford — Lyrics
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse,
and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:
And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him,
the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
And he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes,
neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:
And with righteousness shall he judge the poor,
and reprove with equity the meek of the earth:
and he shall smite the earth: with the rod of his mouth,
and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
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About A Song of Peace
Stanford's A Song of Peace for solo voice is a deeply contemplative sacred work. The music unfolds with a quiet intensity, opening with a gentle, flowing melodic line that immediately establishes a mood of serenity. The vocal part is designed to be expressive and lyrical, allowing the singer to convey the profound spiritual message of the text. The piece draws on a biblical prophecy of the coming of the Messiah, detailing the attributes of wisdom, understanding, and righteousness that will characterize his reign. The solo setting is ideal for intimate liturgical moments or as a poignant recital piece, offering a moment of profound reflection on peace and divine justice.
