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Come, ye lofty
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Come, ye lofty by Henry Elliot Button — Lyrics
Come, ye lofty, come, ye lowly,
Let your songs of gladness ring;
In a stable lies the Holy,
In a manger rests the King:
See in Mary’s arms reposing
Christ by highest Heav’n adored:
Come, your circle round Him closing,
Pious hearts that love the Lord.
Come ye poor, no pomp of station
Robes the Child your hearts adore;
He, the Lord of all salvation,
Shares your want, is weak and poor:
Oxen, round about behold them;
Rafters naked, cold, and bare,
See the shepherds, God has told them
That the Prince of Life lies there.
Come, ye children, blithe and merry,
This one Child your model make;
Christmas holly, leaf, and berry,
All be prized for His dear sake:
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About Come, ye lofty
This anthem for SATB voices, with English lyrics, invites listeners to approach the nativity scene. The text paints a vivid picture of the humble circumstances of Christ's birth, emphasizing that all, regardless of social standing or wealth, are welcome to adore the infant King. It calls upon the lofty and lowly, the poor and children alike, to rejoice and find inspiration in the simplicity and purity of the nativity. The music would aim to reflect the devotional and celebratory spirit of the Christmas message.
