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Christ rising again – Christ is risen again
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems, Verse anthems
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Christ rising again – Christ is risen again by William Byrd — Lyrics
BCP 1549
CHRIST rising again from the dead, nowe dyeth not.
Death from henceforth hath no power upon hym.
For in that he dyed, he dyed but once to put away sinne,
but in that he lyveth, he lyveth unto God.
In Christe Jesus our Lorde. Alleluya, Alleluya.
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About Christ rising again – Christ is risen again
William Byrd's Christ rising again – Christ is risen again is a powerful verse anthem for double choir (AATTBB, SSATTB) that explores the profound theological implications of Christ's resurrection. The text, drawn from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, eloquently articulates the Christian belief that Christ's death was a singular event to conquer sin, and his subsequent living assures the resurrection of all believers. Byrd masterfully contrasts moments of profound stillness with impassioned declarations, reflecting the text's journey from the finality of death to the triumph of eternal life. The intricate interplay between the two choirs creates a rich, resonant soundscape, vividly illustrating the victory over death and the promise of restoration. The celebratory Alleluias at the close provide an exultant conclusion, a testament to the enduring hope of the Easter message.
