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Come, with high and holy gladness
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Come, with high and holy gladness by Hugh Blair — Lyrics
Come, with high and holy gladness,
Chant our Lord's triumphant lay;
Not one touch of twilight sadness
dims yon glorious morning ray,
Breaking o'er the purple east:
Brighter far our Easter feast.
He is risen, he is risen;
He hath opened heaven's gate:
We are free from sin's dark prison,
Risen to a holier state.
Soon a brighter Easter beam
On our longing eyes shall stream.
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About Come, with high and holy gladness
Hugh Blair's SATB anthem Come, with high and holy gladness draws upon the triumphant joy of Easter morning. The text vividly describes the breaking of dawn, dispelling any hint of sadness and heralding a feast brighter than any earthly celebration. It speaks of liberation from sin's prison and a new, holier state, offering a message of hope and renewal. The composer captures the radiant spirit of the lyrics, encouraging even the fearful-hearted to cast aside sorrow as Lent's shadows depart. The music aims to reflect the profound peace and freedom found in Christ's resurrection, leading to a final, universal adoration of the Triune God. This setting in English is ideal for services marking the Easter season or any occasion celebrating redemption and new life.
