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Elevation
Staff Notation • Sacred
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Elevation by James P. Carrell — Lyrics
My God, the spring of all my joys,
The life of my delights,
The glory of my brightest days,
And comfort of my nights.
In darkest shades if he appear
My dawning is begun;
He is my soul's sweet morning star,
And he my rising sun.
The opening heavens around me shine
With beams of sacred bliss,
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About Elevation
James P. Carrell's Elevation for SATB choir opens with a moment of quiet contemplation, the voices initially weaving together in gentle harmony. This intimate texture gradually unfolds, mirroring the text's fervent expression of devotion. The composer employs clear, direct musical language to convey the profound spiritual comfort and soaring joy described in the English lyrics. The piece moves from a sense of profound peace to an ecstatic affirmation of faith, its dynamic arc reflecting the soul's journey towards divine embrace. The music builds with devotional intensity, culminating in a powerful declaration of spiritual triumph over earthly concerns.
