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Ashford
Staff Notation • Sacred
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4 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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Ashford by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
1. Loud let the tuneful trumpet sound,
And spread the joyful tidings round,
Let every soul with transport hear,
And hail the Lord's accepted year.
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About Ashford
Daniel Belknap's Ashford is a sacred work for treble, bass, and tenor voices, sung in English. It opens with a call to herald joyful tidings, suggesting a festive occasion, perhaps a celebration of liberation or a significant religious observance. The text then shifts to a profound message of divine forgiveness, describing a debtor forgiven of an immense sum. This lyrical contrast allows the choir to explore themes of announcement and profound gratitude. The STB voicing provides a rich texture for conveying both the triumphant call and the heartfelt humility of the text. This piece would be a compelling addition to a service or concert focusing on themes of praise and redemption.
