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From Vernon's Mount, behold the hero rise
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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From Vernon's Mount, behold the hero rise by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
FROM Vernon's Mount behold the Hero rise!
Resplendent forms attend him through the skies;
The shades of warworn veterans round him throng,
And lead, enwrapt, their honor'd Chief along!
A laurel wreath th' immortal WARREN bears,
An arch triumphal MERCER's hand prepares:
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About From Vernon's Mount, behold the hero rise
Oliver Holden's anthem paints a vivid, allegorical scene of heroic ascent, as if from Vernon's Mount, where a revered leader is honored by fallen soldiers and celestial beings alike. The text speaks of 'the Hero' rising, crowned with laurels, accompanied by figures like Warren, Mercer, Lawrence, Montgomery, and Greene, all presented with a majestic and divine radiance. Angels announce that honors are due to this 'FIRST OF MEN'. This sacred piece is set for solo soprano, offering a powerful and intimate vocal line to convey the text's grand and devotional message.
