This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Bradford
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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3 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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Bradford by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
These glorious minds, how bright they shine!
Whence all their white array?
How came they to the happy seats
Of everlasting day?
From torturing pains to endless joys
On fiery wheels they rode,
And strangely washed their raiment white
In Jesus' dying blood.
Now they approach a spotless God,
And bow before his throne
Their warbling harps and sacred songs
Adore the Holy One.
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About Bradford
This sacred setting for treble, bass, and tenor voices paints a vivid scene of heavenly glory. The text describes souls who have attained everlasting day, their white raiment washed in Jesus' blood. They now approach God, their harps and songs a testament to their adoration. The music reflects the text's message of eternal joy, freedom from torment, and the presence of divine grace. It is a powerful reflection on redemption and the ultimate reward of the faithful, sung in English.
