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Jesus is God
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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Jesus is God by Anonymous — Lyrics
Jesus is God; the solid earth,
The ocean broad and bright,
The countless stars, like golden dust
That strew the skies at night
The wheeling strorm, the dreadful fire,
The pleasant wholesome air,
The summer's sun the winter's frost His own creations were.
Jesus is God; the glorious bands of golden angels sing.
And songs of adoring praise to Him,
Their Maker and their King;
He was true God in Bethlehem's crib,
On Calv'ry's Cross true God,
Yet He Who in heav'n eternal reigned,
In time on earth abode.
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About Jesus is God
This anthem, attributed to an anonymous composer, is a powerful declaration of faith set to an English text. Its soaring SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic expression, fitting for a sacred piece that explores the divinity of Jesus. The lyrics present Jesus as the divine creator of the natural world and the object of angelic praise. It contrasts his eternal reign with his earthly incarnation, emphasizing his true Godhead even in the manger and on the cross. The text further addresses the blasphemy of denying his divinity while affirming that life's ultimate purpose is to glorify God.
