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Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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About Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Joseph Francis Thrupp composed this hymn for SATB choir. Set to English lyrics, it is a sacred work within the tradition of congregational song, often referred to as a hymn. The text, 'Brightest and best of the sons of the morning', is a well-known devotional poem that speaks of the coming of Christ and his divine nature. Thrupp's setting offers a devotional atmosphere suitable for religious services, aiming to inspire reflection on the theological themes presented in the lyrics.
