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Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Blessed be the Lord God of Israel by Hart Pease Danks — Lyrics
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; He hath visited and redeemed his people.
And hath raised up a mighty salvation in the house of His servant David.
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King.
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
Hail, the heavenborn Prince of Peace!
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About Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
This anthem draws its text from the Bible, specifically the Magnificat and the prophecy of Isaiah, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The words speak of God's redemption and the coming of a mighty Saviour, a Wonderful Counsellor, the Prince of Peace. The SATB voicing is well-suited to the grand, exclamatory nature of the text. Hart Pease Danks' setting is a devotional expression of this foundational Christian narrative, offering a message of hope and reconciliation through the birth of the Saviour. It is a piece that clearly articulates the joy and significance of the Nativity.
