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Calvary
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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 · Barry Johnston
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Calvary by Daniel Read — Lyrics
1. My thoughts, that often mount the skies,
Go search the world beneath,
Where nature all in ruin lies,
And owns her sovereign, death.
2. The tyrant, how he triumphs here!
His trophies spread around!
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About Calvary
Daniel Read's SATB setting, Calvary, opens with a solemn and reflective mood. The music carefully crafts an atmosphere that mirrors the lyrical contemplation of mortality. The English text confronts the stark reality of death, describing the desolation and the remnants of human life. As the voices weave together, they explore the profound and unsettling nature of our earthly existence, contrasting past vitality with present decay. This sacred work invites singers and listeners alike to ponder the universal themes of life, death, and remembrance, urging a deeper consideration of our transient place in the world.
