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God of the morning, at whose voice
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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God of the morning, at whose voice by John Foster — Lyrics
God of the morning, at whose voice
The chearful sun makes haste to rise,
And like a giant doth rejoice
To run his journey thro' the skies.
From the fair chambers of the East
The circuit of his race begins,
And without weariness or rest
Round the whole earth he flies and shines;
Oh, like the sun, may I fulfil
Th'appointed duties of the day,
With ready mind and active will
March on and keep my heav'nly way.
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About God of the morning, at whose voice
John Foster's setting of Isaac Watts's hymn God of the morning opens with a bright and optimistic mood, reflecting the text's imagery of the sun rising to begin its daily journey. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic textures, with the voices often moving in homophony, emphasizing the clarity of the message. The composer captures the hymn's progression from the praise of God's creation to a personal plea for guidance and faithfulness. The music underscores the desire to fulfill daily duties with diligence and to follow God's path, mirroring the sun's steady and unwavering course. This sacred English anthem is suitable for services seeking to inspire commitment and spiritual awareness.
