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Glorious, beauteous, goldenbright
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Glorious, beauteous, goldenbright by Maria Tiddeman — Lyrics
1. Glorious, beauteous, goldenbright,
Shedding softest, purest light,
Shone the stars that Christmas night,
When the Jewish shepherds kept
Watch beside their flocks that slept.
2. But the stars’ sweet golden gleam
Faded quickly as a dream
’Mid the wondrous glorystream
That illumined all the earth,
When Christ’s angels sang His birth.
3. Soft and pure and holy glory,
Kings and seers and prophets hoary,
Shed throughout the sacred story:
While the priests, like shepherds true,
Watched beside God’s chosen few.
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About Glorious, beauteous, goldenbright
Maria Tiddeman's Glorious, beauteous, golden-bright is a Christmas carol for SATB choir. The English text paints a vivid picture of the Nativity, contrasting the gentle light of the stars on that first Christmas night with the far greater, divine glory revealed by the angels' announcement of Christ's birth. The lyrics explore how earthly lights fade in the presence of celestial radiance, alluding to the spiritual significance of the event. This piece would be a fitting addition to a Christmas service or concert, offering a moment of reflection on the awe-inspiring nature of the Incarnation.
