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In that day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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In that day by John Frederick Bridge — Lyrics
In that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; ... and a little child shall lead them.
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About In that day
John Frederick Bridge's anthem In that day paints a glorious vision of peace and righteousness, drawing on familiar prophetic texts. The passage from Isaiah describes a Messianic era where the natural order is transformed: the wolf dwells with the lamb, and a child leads them. This hopeful prophecy culminates in a world filled with the knowledge of the Lord, as vast as the oceans. The text then shifts to a call for joyful praise, celebrating God's mighty deeds. Scored for SATB choir, this English-language anthem builds to a powerful exultation, making it a stirring choice for a significant moment in a service.
