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Death's Alarm
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Death's Alarm by Elisha West — Lyrics
Hosanna, with a cheerful sound,
To God's upholding hand;
Ten thousand snares attend us round,
And yet secure we stand.
That was a most amazing pow'r
That rais'd us with a word,
And ev'ry day and ev'ry hour
We lean upon the Lord.
The evening rests our weary head,
And angels guard the room;
We wake, and we admire the bed
That was not made our tomb.
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About Death's Alarm
This sacred anthem for SATB voices, with English text, reflects on the precariousness of life and the solace found in divine protection. The lyrics speak of constant dangers and the miraculous preservation granted by God, urging reliance on His unwavering support. It acknowledges that while life's journey offers respite, it is ultimately fragile, with death ever-present. The piece highlights human sinfulness and the need for divine grace, concluding with an affirmation of God as a constant source of light and safety, guarding believers through both day and night.
