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For the Apostles' glorious company
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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For the Apostles' glorious company by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
For the Apostles’ glorious company,
Who bearing forth the Cross o’er land and sea,
Shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee:
Alleluia!
For the Evangelists, by whose blest word,
Like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord,
Is fair and fruitful, be Thy Name adored.
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About For the Apostles' glorious company
Joseph Barnby's setting paints a vivid picture of Christian devotion, celebrating the heroic figures of the faith. The text opens with a hymn of praise to the Apostles, who spread the Gospel across the globe, their efforts shaking the very foundations of the world. It then moves to honour the Evangelists, whose writings are likened to life-giving streams that nourish the Church. The anthem continues by glorifying the Martyrs, those who faced death with unwavering faith, their eyes fixed on heavenly reward. This SATB anthem, sung in English, offers a powerful expression of gratitude and adoration for these foundational figures of Christianity.
