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Arise and sing, dispel your fears
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Arise and sing, dispel your fears by Almond Woolf — Lyrics
Arise and sing, dispel your fears,
Tidings of joy salute your ears,
And heav'n pours forth its sacred light
To dissipate the gloom of night.
See from the highest realms of bliss,
Angels descend to publish peace;
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About Arise and sing, dispel your fears
Almond Woolf's Arise and sing, dispel your fears is an SATB setting of an English Christmas text. The composer frames the nativity with a call to banish fear and embrace the light of divine joy. The text speaks of angels descending to announce peace, their 'melodious strains' filling the air. It moves from this celestial announcement to the coming of the 'sun of righteousness' who blesses the world. The choir is invited to bring their tribute and join the 'worlds unborn' in singing glory. This sacred work captures the wonder and celebratory spirit of the Christmas season.
