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Angel's Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Angel's Hymn by Jeremiah Ingalls — Lyrics
1. Hark! ye mortals, hear the trumpet,
Sounding loud the mighty roar;
Hark! th'Archangel's voice proclaiming,
The old times shall be no more.
Rolling ages, rolling ages, rolling ages,
Now your solemn close appears.
2. This great rolling frame of nature,
That huge mass of blazing day,
Yonder arched expanse of heaven,
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About Angel's Hymn
Jeremiah Ingalls' Angel's Hymn is a powerful SATB sacred work in English. The music opens with a sense of urgent proclamation, the voices moving together in a clear, declamatory style that matches the dramatic text. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the end times, with the sounding of trumpets and the archangel's voice announcing the close of the old era. The text describes the dissolution of nature and the rising of the dead, culminating in a plea for divine protection. Ingalls' setting emphasizes the gravity and awe of this eschatological vision, creating a deeply resonant choral experience.
