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Come hither, ye faithful
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Come hither, ye faithful by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
1.
Come hither, ye faithful,
Triumphantly sing!
Come, see in the manger,
The angels’ dread King!
Chorus:
To Bethlehem hasten with joyful accord!
O come ye, come hither, O come ye, come hither,
O come ye, come hither to worship the Lord.
2.
True Son of the Father,
He comes from the skies;
To be born of a virgin
He doth not despise. Chorus
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About Come hither, ye faithful
Joseph Barnby’s setting of Come hither, ye faithful opens with a dignified and uplifting musical statement, setting a tone of joyous celebration. The SATB choir is employed with clarity and warmth, moving in largely homophonic texture to project the familiar Christmas text with conviction. The music builds towards the grand pronouncements of the chorus, emphasizing the adoration of the newborn King. Each verse unfolds the nativity story, moving from the humble manger to the angelic praise and the divine nature of Christ. The piece concludes with a powerful affirmation of faith and adoration, inviting all to worship the Lord on this special day.
