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A Light, Gleaming
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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A Light, Gleaming by J. G. Stalnaker — Lyrics
Lord, you now have set your servant free
to go in peace as you have promised;
For these eyes of mine have seen the Savior,
whom you have prepared for all the world to see:
A Light to enlighten the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.
In the darkness
a light gleams,
a tiny spark
in a shadowy universe,
persisting,
glowing,
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About A Light, Gleaming
This anthem for SATB voices, A Light, Gleaming, sets a text that opens with the words of Simeon from the Gospel of Luke, expressing a peaceful fulfillment upon seeing the Savior. The music then expands to reflect on the symbolism of light overcoming darkness, a tiny spark growing to illuminate the world, akin to the star guiding the Magi. The composer J. G. Stalnaker crafts a sacred piece in English, ideal for use during the Christmas season or Epiphany, offering a profound reflection on the Incarnation as a guiding force leading humanity toward divine order and glory. The anthem concludes with a traditional doxology.
