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From the eastern mountains (II)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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From the eastern mountains (II) by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
1 From the eastern mountains
pressing on they come,
wise men in their wisdom,
to his humble home;
stirred by deep devotion,
hasting from afar,
ever journeying onward,
guided by a star.
There their Lord and Saviour
meek and lowly lay,
wondrous light that led them
onward on their way,
ever now to lighten
nations from afar,
as they journey homeward
by that guiding star.
Thou who in a manger
once hast lowly lain,
who dost now in glory
o'er all kingdoms reign,
gather in the peoples,
who in lands afar
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About From the eastern mountains (II)
William Henry Monk's well-known hymn tune, here arranged for SATB choir, is associated with a text that evokes the Nativity and the journey of the Wise Men. The lyrics speak of the wise men travelling from afar, guided by a star to the humble home where the Saviour lay. The music is intended to reflect this sense of pilgrimage and devotion, with the text moving from the earthly journey to the heavenly reign of Christ. The verses call for Christ's light to gather all nations, guiding them homeward through darkness. This arrangement allows for a rich choral setting of a text that has resonated for generations.
