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Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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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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Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem by Joachim Neander — Lyrics
Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem,
Cleave the skies with shouts of praise;
Sing to Him who found the ransom,
Ancient of eternal Days,
God of God, the Word incarnate,
Whom the heaven of heaven obeys.
Ere He raised the lofty[mighty] mountains,
Formed the seas, or built the sky,
Love eternal, free, and boundless,
Moved the Lord of life to die,
Foreordained the Prince of princes
For the throne of Calvary.
There, for us and our redemption,
See Him all his lifeblood pour!
There He wins our full salvation,
Dies that we may die no more;
Then, arising, lives for ever,
Reigning where He was before.
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About Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem
Joachim Neander, a significant figure in German Pietism, penned this stirring text, which has been translated into English as Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem. The hymn expresses profound theological ideas, celebrating Christ's sacrificial death and glorious resurrection as the foundation of Christian salvation. It describes God's foreordained plan from eternity, the immense love that led Christ to die for humanity's redemption, and his subsequent eternal reign. This setting for SATB voices amplifies the text's triumphant message, inviting the choir and congregation to join in a powerful declaration of faith. The music aims to match the text's exultant and majestic character, suitable for congregational singing and choral presentation alike.
