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And All in The Morning
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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And All in The Morning by Ralph Vaughan Williams — Lyrics
1.
It was on Christmas Day
And all in the morning,
Our Saviour was born,
And our Heav'nly King;
"And was not this a joyful thing,
And sweet Jesus they call Him by name."
2.
It was on New Year's Day
And all in the morning,
They circumsised our Saviour
And our Heav'nly King;
"And was not this a joyful thing,
And sweet Jesus they call Him by name."
3.
It was on the Twelth Day
And all in the morning,
The Wise Men were led
To our Heav'nly King;
"And was not this a joyful thing,
And sweet Jesus they call Him by name."
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About And All in The Morning
Set to a traditional English text, And All in The Morning is a festive SATB setting perfect for the Christmas season. The familiar words recount the events of Christmastide, from the Nativity itself to the visit of the Wise Men, culminating in the joyful refrain, "And was not this a joyful thing, And sweet Jesus they call Him by name." Ralph Vaughan Williams’s skill in arranging folk-like melodies shines through, creating a piece that is both familiar and uplifting. This carol would serve wonderfully as a congregational or concert piece during Advent and Christmas services, offering a bright and accessible addition to any choir's repertoire.
