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Easter Hymn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Easter Hymn by Frank Bridge — Lyrics
Let joy and praise to Heaven rise,
No more the Virgin weeps nor sighs,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
The dark and dismal night is gone,
Now gladdens all the blessed sun,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Out of His wounds, to bless us, flow
Five joyful streams, five seas of joy,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
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About Easter Hymn
This anthem for SATB voices sets a jubilant English text celebrating Easter. The words express the joy and relief of Christ's resurrection, contrasting the sorrow of the Virgin with the triumph of the "blessed sun." The composer, Frank Bridge, uses the text to convey overflowing gladness, with repeated "Hallelujah" phrases reinforcing the festive mood. The music would suit a church service during the Easter season, offering a powerful and uplifting message of hope and peace to the congregation. The soaring "Hallelujahs" provide opportunities for strong choral climaxes.
