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Christmas Day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Christmas Day by John Stainer — Lyrics
1. Wake all music's magic powers,
On this blissful morning,
Born today, the Child is ours,
Theme of Prophet's warning:
Giant in the race He towers,
Toil and danger scorning.
R.:
O that blessed going out,
Which salvation brought about.
O that blessed going out,
Which salvation brought about.
2. Let this glorious holiday
Find such holy spending
That the simplehearted may
Joy without offending,
And sweet charity may stay,
With our concourse blending,
R.
3. Give we glory to this feast,
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About Christmas Day
Sir John Stainer's Christmas Day is a sacred setting for SATB choir, written in English. The text celebrates the nativity with a sense of wonder and spiritual significance, describing the Child as the 'theme of Prophet's warning' and the source of salvation. The music reflects the joyous and holy nature of the occasion, with a recurring refrain that emphasizes the 'blessed going out' which brought about salvation. The verses speak of simple-hearted joy, sweet charity, and the restoration of mankind, highlighting the release from condemnation. This piece offers a rich and devotional reflection on the Christmas message, suitable for a Choral Society or church choir wishing to convey the profound meaning of the feast.
