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In the End of the Sabbath
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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In the End of the Sabbath by Will C. Macfarlane — Lyrics
Matthew 28: 16
1. In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
2. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
3. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
4. And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
5. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Christ is risen! Christ is risen!
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About In the End of the Sabbath
Will C. Macfarlane composed this anthem setting a pivotal moment from the Gospel of Matthew. The text describes the events immediately following the Sabbath, as Mary Magdalene and another Mary approach the tomb. They witness an earthquake and the descent of an angel who rolls away the stone, revealing the empty tomb. The angel reassures the women, announcing that Jesus has risen. The music reflects the awe and wonder of this resurrection narrative, with the SATB voicing providing a rich texture for the sacred English text. The anthem concludes with the triumphant declaration, 'Christ is risen! Christ is risen!'
