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Hail star of dawn
Staff Notation • Secular, Glees
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Hail star of dawn by Hart Pease Danks — Lyrics
1. Hail star of dawn above me gleaming
That tells the night draws near its end
Ev'n now auroral splendors streaming
With less'ning gloom their colors blend,
My heart that shed in anguish'd waiting,
Cold tears like drops of nightly dew.
Feels the warm touch of joy elating,
And starts on life's fair path anew.
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About Hail star of dawn
The composer Hart Pease Danks celebrates the dawning of a new day in this beautiful SATB glee. The text expresses the relief and joy of emerging from darkness and sorrow into hope and light, using the imagery of the morning star and the rising sun to signify a fresh start. The music, set in English, mirrors this sentiment with its uplifting melody and rich harmonies, typical of the glee tradition which often featured secular texts and close-knit vocal writing. It’s a secular piece that captures a moment of profound personal renewal.
