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Knoxville
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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Knoxville by Reubin Monday — Lyrics
Elliott and Stevens, The Latest Collection, New York, 1813
1. Rejoice my friends, the Lord is King,
Let all prepare to take him in;
Let Jacob rise and Zion sing,
And all the world with praises ring,
And give to Jesus glory.
2. O may the Saints of every name
Unite to serve the bleeding Lamb;
May jars and discord cease to flame.
And all the Savior's love proclaim,
And give to Jesus glory.
3. I long to see the Christians join,
In union sweet and peace divine,
When every church with grace shall shine;
And grow in Christ the living vine,
And give to Jesus glory.
4. O may the desert lands rejoice,
And mourners hear the bridegroom's voice
While songs of praise each tongue employs,
And all obtain immortal joys,
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About Knoxville
Rejoice my friends, the Lord is King, the text of this anthem urges unity and praise among Christians. The composer, Reubin Monday, sets these hopeful words for SATB choir. The lyrics call for harmony, the cessation of discord, and a universal proclamation of the Savior’s love. The composer embraces the jubilant spirit of the text, urging all to sing with glory and to celebrate the coming of Christ. This piece offers a powerful message of spiritual fellowship and divine celebration for mixed voice choirs.
