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Every morning the red sun
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Every morning the red sun by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
Every morning the red sun
Rises warm and bright;
But the evening cometh on,
And the cold, dark night:
There’s a bright land far away
Where ‘tis never ending day.
Every spring the sweet young flow’rs
Open fresh and gay,
Till the chilly autumn hours
Wither them away!
There’s a land we have not seen,
Where the trees are always green.
Little birds sing songs of praise
All the summer long.
But in colder, shorter days
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About Every morning the red sun
Joseph Barnby’s sacred hymn, Every morning the red sun, is set to an English text that contrasts earthly transience with heavenly permanence. The opening verses paint vivid pictures of the changing seasons and the cycle of day and night, highlighting the ephemeral nature of life. This imagery is then used to evoke a longing for a spiritual realm where such decay and darkness do not exist – a place of eternal day, perpetual spring, and ceaseless angelic song. Composed for SATB choir, this hymn offers a message of comfort and hope, pointing towards the enduring presence of Christ and the promise of a heavenly home where His face can be seen eternally.
