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How beauteous are their feet
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.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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How beauteous are their feet by William Amps — Lyrics
How beauteous are their feet
Who stand on Zion's hill!
Who bring salvation on their tongues,
And words of peace reveal!
How charming is their voice!
How sweet the tidings are!
"Zion, behold thy Savior King;
He reigns and triumphs here."
How happy are our ears
That hear this joyful sound,
Which kings and prophets waited for,
And sought, but never found!
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About How beauteous are their feet
This SATB setting in English brings to life words that celebrate the heralds of salvation. The music is characterized by its clear, homophonic texture, with the voices often moving together in block chords to emphasize the joyful message of peace and the coming of the Savior. The composer William Amps crafts a setting that is both direct and uplifting, mirroring the text's exultation. The text itself speaks of the beauty of those who bring good news, the delight in hearing such tidings, and the profound blessing of witnessing the fulfillment of ancient prophecies. It’s a hymn of profound spiritual joy and fulfillment, articulated through accessible and engaging choral writing.
