Awake up, my glory

Walter Battison Haynes's anthem Awake up, my glory opens with immediate vitality, the voices of this SATB setting drawing the listener into the text with a bright, energetic character. The music vividly captures the call to praise and thanksgiving expressed in the English words, drawn from the Psalms. The composer's skill is evident in the way the parts interweave, creating a rich texture that builds towards moments of powerful affirmation. The jubilant spirit of the text, with its declaration of praise among nations and the enduring mercy of the Lord, is reflected in the music's confident and uplifting nature. This is a stirring and accessible anthem for mixed voice choirs.