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Bring Gold
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Bring Gold by Ben Heffer — Lyrics
Bring gold and frankincense and myrrh,
Those mystic gifts of price confer
Upon the baby in the stall,
Who gives the costliest gift of all.
Whose oriental star doth rise,
The brightest in the winter skies,
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About Bring Gold
Ben Heffer’s anthem Bring Gold is written for SATB choir and draws on the tradition of English sacred music. The text reflects on the Nativity, using the traditional gifts of the Magi – gold, frankincense, and myrrh – as a starting point to contemplate the ultimate gift of Christ. The lyrics speak of the star, the shepherds, and the rulers of the earth bowing before the infant King. It touches on the profound paradox of the Creator becoming poor and mortal, destined to die for humanity. This anthem is a thoughtful setting of rich theological imagery, suitable for the Christmas season.
