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Advent Hope
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Advent Hope by Christopher Upton — Lyrics
This hymn is structured around the traditional candles of the Advent Wreath, and would work particularly well sung at the lighting of the candles. Either the verse for the week can be sung between the first and last verses, or the verses could be sung cumulatively through Advent. The hymn can also, of course, be sung as a whole, and this would be particularly appropriate on Advent Sunday, or at an Advent carol service.
First Verse:
In Advent hope, we watch for Christ,
Eagerly waiting for his birth.
Preparing hearts, our minds and lives,
Anticipating his return.
Watching for light, watching for love,
Watching for joy, watching for peace.
We'll see him soon, in life or death,
God with us then for evermore.
God with us then for evermore.
Advent 1:
In ages past the ancients told
Stories of what God promises:
From Noah's dove, to Sarah's laugh,
Wrestling with God or counting stars.
Stories of light, stories of love,
Stories of joy, stories of peace.
Through exiled years of slavery
Stories of hope and faithfulness.
Stories of hope and faithfulness.
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About Advent Hope
This anthem for SATB voices is a reflection on the themes of Advent, focusing on hope and the anticipation of Christ's birth and return. The English text draws on the imagery of the Advent Wreath, with verses designed to be sung individually during each week of Advent, or cumulatively. It could also be performed as a whole on Advent Sunday or at an Advent carol service. The music would be particularly fitting when sung at the ceremonial lighting of the Advent candles, amplifying the spiritual significance of the occasion.
