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Glorious things of thee are spoken
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.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Glorious things of thee are spoken by Joseph Franz Haydn — Lyrics
1. Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God!
He, whose word cannot be broken,
Formed thee for his own abode:
On the rock of ages founded,
What can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation’s walls surrounded
Thou may’st smile at all thy foes.
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About Glorious things of thee are spoken
The words paint a picture of Zion, the city of God, founded on the rock of ages and surrounded by salvation's walls. This sacred hymn rejoices in the unfailing streams of living waters springing from eternal love, which supply God's children and remove all fear of want. The composer's setting for SATB voices in English makes this a powerful anthem of faith and security. The music reflects the enduring strength and divine provision described in the text, offering reassurance and a strong sense of God's protection to the listener.
