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Christ our Lord is risen today (Ronald McVey)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Christ our Lord is risen today (Ronald McVey) by Ronald McVey — Lyrics
It was calm and still at first light when Mary traveled to the tomb.
When she arrived she found that the stone was rolled away;
she looked inside and found that the place where Jesus lay was empty,
and then she saw an angel sitting on the stone.
He said to her, "He is not here; he is risen as he said.
Christ our Lord is risen today; death has no more dominion over him.
Christ our Lord is risen to day, Alleluia!
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About Christ our Lord is risen today (Ronald McVey)
Ronald McVey's setting of Christ our Lord is risen today opens with a depiction of the quiet stillness at first light, moving from the awe of Mary's discovery at the empty tomb to the triumphant proclamation of the resurrection. The SATB voices, singing in English, convey the profound mystery and joy of this central Christian event. The music reflects the text's journey from peaceful observation to exultant praise, highlighting Christ's victory over death. The anthem builds in intensity, celebrating the risen Lord's ascension to his rightful place, a powerful declaration of faith and hope for the choir and congregation.
