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Advent
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Advent by Kathryn Rose — Lyrics
'Come,' thou dost say to Angels,
To blessed Spirits, 'Come':
'Come,' to the lambs of Thine own flock,
Thy little ones, 'Come home.'
'Come,' from the manymansioned house
The gracious word is sent;
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About Advent
Kathryn Rose's Advent is a sacred choral work for SATB choir, sung in English. The text is a prayer for the coming of Christ during Advent, invoking divine presence and restoration. The lyrics express a yearning for God's return, asking for spiritual awakening and readiness to receive Him. The composer's setting brings the urgent plea and hopeful anticipation of the text to life, suitable for services and concerts during the liturgical season of Advent. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies and expressive contrasts, building towards a powerful affirmation of faith.
