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In terra
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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In terra by John Bacchus Dykes — Lyrics
1 Infant of days, yet Lord of Life,
Sweet Prince of Peace, All hail!
Oh! We are weary of the strife,
The din with which earth's fields are rife,
And we would list the tale
That chimes its Christmas news for us,
"In terra Pax, In terra Pax
Pax, Pax hominibus
Pax, Pax Intera
Pax, Pax"
2 "Peace I leave with you," was again
Thy dying Gift to earth;
Sweet echo of the lingering strain
Of Christmas morn, the glad Refrain
Of Anthems at Thy Birth;
When Angel choirs hymned forth to us
"In terra Pax hominibus."
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About In terra
John Bacchus Dykes's setting of In terra Pax is a sacred Christmas work for SATB choir, written in English. The text expresses a profound yearning for peace amidst earthly strife, directly invoking the angelic proclamation of peace on earth at Christ's birth. The lyrics, drawing parallels with Christ's own parting gift of peace and the dove of peace, plead for an end to conflict. The composer's setting, likely intended for liturgical or concert use, reflects the deeply spiritual and hopeful message of the Christmas season, amplifying the text's plea for tranquility and divine solace in a troubled world.
