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Hearken to the anthem glorious
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Hearken to the anthem glorious by Richard Redhead — Lyrics
Hearken to the anthem glorious
of the martyrs robed in white;
they, like Christ, in death victorious
dwell for ever in the light.
Living, they proclaimed salvation,
heavenendowed with grace and power;
and they died in imitation
of their Savior’s final hour.
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About Hearken to the anthem glorious
On festivals celebrating saints and martyrs, choirs can offer this SATB hymn with English text. Richard Redhead’s setting of Hearken to the anthem glorious calls to mind the martyrs robed in white, victorious in death and dwelling in the light. The lyrics speak of their proclaimed salvation, their imitation of Christ even in death, and the ultimate triumph of Christ over death. The text encourages singers and listeners to strive to embody Christ’s teachings, seeking grace and living in his presence.
