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Emulation
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Emulation by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Now let us raise our cheerful strains,
And join the blissful choir above:
There our exalted Saviour reigns,
And there they sing his wondrous love.
While seraphs tune th'immortal song,
Oh, may we feel the sacred flame;
And every heart, and every tongue
Adore the Saviour's glorious name!
Jesus, who once upon the tree
In agonizing pains expired;
Who died for rebels, yes, 'tis he!
How bright, how lovely, how admired!
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About Emulation
Oliver Holden's Emulation is a sacred anthem for SATB choir, written in English. The music opens with a sense of fervent praise, with the voices entering in a homophonic texture that quickly develops into richer polyphony. The text is a hymn of adoration, focusing on the sacrifice and boundless grace of Jesus. It calls for a profound expression of gratitude and a longing to join the heavenly choir in eternal song. The piece builds in intensity, encouraging singers and listeners alike to reflect on the immensity of divine love and the inadequacy of mortal praise in comparison. It is a piece that seeks to inspire deep spiritual reflection and fervent devotion through its direct and heartfelt message.
