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Ancient of Days
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Ancient of Days by Horatio W. Parker — Lyrics
1.
Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory,
To Thee all knees are bent, all voices pray;
Thy love has blessed the wide world’s wondrous story
With light and life since Eden’s dawning day.
2.
O Holy Father, who hadst led Thy children
In all the ages, with the fire and cloud,
Through seas dry shod, through weary wastes bewildering;
To Thee, in reverent love, our hearts are bowed.
3.
O Holy Jesus, Prince of Peace and Savior,
To Thee we owe the peace that still prevails,
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About Ancient of Days
Horatio W. Parker's Ancient of Days is a hymn setting for SATB choir. The music opens with a sense of grandeur, evoking the majesty of the text which praises God through the ages. The interplay of the voices builds to a powerful declaration of faith, reflecting the hymn's themes of divine providence and salvation. Parker masterfully crafts a setting that is both musically substantial and textually supportive, offering a profound experience for singers and listeners alike. This sacred anthem is well-suited for services where a message of steadfast faith and God's enduring presence is to be conveyed.
