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Arise, arise, the sunbeams hail
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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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.
SATB · James Gibb
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Arise, arise, the sunbeams hail by Francesco Berger — Lyrics
Arise! arise! the sunbeams hail,
And bid thee God's wide world survey.
Go, wander over hill and dale.
E'er cheerfully upon thy way.
Arise! arise! the sunbeams hail!
The torrent's course ne'er standeth still,
It gaily runs its race
Hear'st thou the winds so shrill?
They rush from place to place.
The moon she journeys to and fro,
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About Arise, arise, the sunbeams hail
This invigorating partsong for SATB voices is a call to embrace the world and seek adventure. The English text, filled with vivid imagery of nature's ceaseless movement – the rushing torrent, the swift winds, the journeying moon and sun – contrasts with the static human desire for freedom. It urges the singer to rise, wander, and explore, likening the pursuit of happiness to following Fortune's path. Francesco Berger's setting likely captures this sense of outward energy and optimistic exploration, making it a perfect choice for a concert program seeking bright, uplifting secular repertoire.
