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For the sun shineth bright over all
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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For the sun shineth bright over all by John Harrison Tenney — Lyrics
There are brighttinted flowers where the soft breezes float,
And the dews of the evening fall,
Where the bird and the bee from the honey cups drink,
For the sun shineth bright over all.
Over all, over all,
For the sun shineth bright over all,
’Tis a beautiful earth with its brilliance and shade,
For the sun shineth bright over all.
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About For the sun shineth bright over all
This SATB setting of an English text, For the sun shineth bright over all, would be most fitting for a spring or summer concert, evoking the beauty of the natural world and the solace found within it. The composer John Harrison Tenney paints vivid images of flowers, birds, and bees, all bathed in the sun’s warm light. The text expands this imagery to encompass the human spirit, suggesting that even sorrowing hearts can find comfort and peace. The piece offers a beautiful contrast between the external radiance of nature and the internal state of the soul. Its SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic colours, making it an accessible yet moving selection for any choir seeking a secular piece with a positive and uplifting message.
