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Arising from the deep
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Arising from the deep by Samuel Sebastian Wesley — Lyrics
Arising from the deep,
Awaking from his sleep,
The bright sun casts his shafts across the sky;
His pure and ardent rays
Disperse the misty haze,
And night’s dark clouds before its glory fly.
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About Arising from the deep
Samuel Sebastian Wesley’s partsong Arising from the deep paints a vivid picture of dawn. The text describes the sun’s ascent, its rays dispelling mist and the darkness of night. It then goes on to describe the light settling on mountain peaks and reflecting on the water below, bursting forth in a glorious spectacle. Wesley sets this descriptive English text for SATTB choir. This is a secular piece, showcasing his skill in crafting evocative choral music outside of a liturgical context.
