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From east to west, from shore to shore
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
Unison · Andrew Sims
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From east to west, from shore to shore by Anonymous — Lyrics
From east to west, from shore to shore,
let every heart awake and sing
the holy child whom Mary bore,
the Christ, the everlasting King.
Behold, the world’s creator wears
the form and fashion of a slave;
our very flesh our Maker shares,
his fallen creatures all to save.
For this how wondrously he wrought!
A maid in lowly human place
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About From east to west, from shore to shore
This unison hymn, set to an English text, offers a simple yet profound expression of the Christmas narrative. The music, though not described here, likely supports the devotional quality of the words, which speak of Christ’s birth and his role as savior. The lyrics cover the vastness of his coming, his humble incarnation, and the miraculous grace bestowed upon Mary. They also recall the angelic announcement to the shepherds and conclude with a Trinitarian doxology. The text’s focus on the incarnation and salvation makes it suitable for services celebrating the Christmas season or reflecting on God’s redemptive plan.
