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Hail the dawning day!
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Hail the dawning day! by Alfred Jethro Silver — Lyrics
Hail the dawning day!
Driving cares away.
Thus a radiant breezy morn
Follows oft a night forlorn.
Through the years
Mingled tears
And laughter every day are born.
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About Hail the dawning day!
Hail the dawning day! paints a vivid picture of hope and renewal. The text contrasts a difficult night with the radiant beauty of a new morning, reminding us that even after periods of sadness and struggle, brighter times will come. This secular SATB setting in English captures the optimistic spirit of the words, suggesting that just as a stormy night gives way to a calm twilight, so too can sorrows be soothed and fears calmed. Alfred Jethro Silver's composition offers a thoughtful reflection on life's contrasts, from tears and laughter to storms and serenity, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit.
