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Hail happy morn, thrice happy we
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Hail happy morn, thrice happy we by Joseph Key — Lyrics
Hail happy morn, thrice happy we,
Who from our bondage are set free:
From Jesse’s line doth spring a ray,
Shall turn our darksome night to day.
Sweet Hallelujah let us sing
To God, our Saviour and our King.
Hark, a glad voice the sinner cheers,
Prepare the way, a God appears;
A God! a God! lost man to save
From hell, destruction, and the grave.
Sweet Hallelujah let us sing
To God, our Saviour and our King.
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About Hail happy morn, thrice happy we
This celebratory SATB anthem in English rejoices in the birth of Christ, proclaiming freedom from bondage and the dawn of salvation. The text, a paraphrase of biblical prophecies and nativity accounts, describes the light of the Messiah dispelling darkness and the miraculous signs accompanying his arrival. The music opens with a bright and uplifting character, reflecting the joyous message of Christmas. The vocal parts engage in interplay, building to moments of grandeur as the choir sings of Hallelujah to God, our Saviour and our King. It is a fitting choice for a Christmas service, offering a powerful and uplifting musical expression of the season's core message.
