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Blessed City, Heavenly Salem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Blessed City, Heavenly Salem by Edward Bairstow — Lyrics
Blessed city, heavenly Salem,
Vision dear of peace and love,
Who of living stones art builded
In the height of heaven above,
And by Angel hands apparelled,
As a bride doth earthward move;
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About Blessed City, Heavenly Salem
Edward Bairstow’s Blessed City, Heavenly Salem unfolds with a rich, homophonic texture, the SATB voices weaving together to create a powerful and resonant sound. The composer masterfully captures the awe and wonder of the text, which describes the heavenly Jerusalem as a glorious vision of peace and love. The English lyrics paint a vivid picture of this sacred city, built from living stones and adorned by angels, descending from heaven to be united with its Lord. Bairstow's setting emphasizes the text's devotional character, offering a profound and uplifting musical meditation on eschatological themes, suitable for a church choir seeking to express deep spiritual longing and triumphant faith.
