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Go to the Child
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Go to the Child by Geoff Allan — Lyrics
Rise and go on a bitter night
when hope lies frozen in the ground,
hushed and hidden out of sight,
no living thing for miles around.
Even though the tears of the earth
have turned to crystal, rise.
Take the road that leads to a birth.
An infant calls and the heart replies.
See in the eyes a blazing star,
a spark of something newly born,
feet already walking on air,
holding a lifeline in the palm.
When at last you see the face
and feel on your cheek the baby’s breath;
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About Go to the Child
Geoff Allan's Go to the Child is a sacred Christmas anthem for SATB choir, sung in English. The text invites listeners to rise and journey through a seemingly desolate landscape, guided by the hope of a new birth. It speaks of finding a profound grace and a new beginning, even in challenging circumstances. The imagery moves from the frozen earth to the blazing star and the tender touch of a newborn, ultimately calling for generosity and action in the face of need. This anthem offers a message of spiritual renewal and the transformative power found in embracing the essence of Christmas.
