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Hail, thou bright and sacred morn
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hail, thou bright and sacred morn by William Henry Monk — Lyrics
Hail, thou bright and sacred morn,
Risen with gladness in thy beams!
Light, which not of earth is born,
From thy dawn in glory streams;
Airs of heaven are breathed around,
And each place is holy ground.
Great Creator, who this day
From Thy perfect work didst rest,
By the souls that own Thy sway
Hallowed by its hours and blest;
Cares of earth aside be thrown,
This day given to heaven alone.
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About Hail, thou bright and sacred morn
William Henry Monk’s hymn tune is here set for SATB choir in English. This sacred text opens by celebrating the arrival of a new day, a bright and sacred morn, whose light is divine and whose atmosphere is heavenly. It then addresses the Great Creator, hallowing this day which marks the completion of creation and a time for rest. The lyrics turn to the Saviour, who broke free from the tomb on this day, and implore spiritual awakening and freedom from sin. Finally, it calls upon the Blessed Spirit, the Comforter, to bestow gifts and cleanse the soul. The arrangement likely supports the devotional and celebratory nature of the text.
