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Daybreak
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Daybreak by Lucas Williams — Lyrics
A wind came up out of the sea,
And said, “O mists, make room for me!”
It hailed the ships, and cried, “Sail on,
Ye mariners, the night is gone!”
And hurried landward far away,
Crying, “Awake! it is the day!”
It said unto the forest, “Shout!
Hang all your leafy banners out!”
It touched the woodbird’s folded wing,
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About Daybreak
Lucas Williams's Daybreak is a secular SATB setting of a vivid English poem celebrating the arrival of morning. The text paints a picture of a robust wind awakening the world, from the sea and ships to the land, forests, birds, and farms. Its energetic narrative calls for bold declamation and dynamic contrast, offering a wonderful opportunity for expressive choral singing. The setting provides ample scope for the choir to explore a wide range of colours and textures as the text unfolds its joyous message of dawning light and renewed activity, culminating in the gentle contrast of the churchyard's quiet repose.
