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A sound of angels
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Michael Gibson
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A sound of angels by Christopher Tye — Lyrics
A sound of angels from afar
Fills all the quiet air,
And Ah! how full of gladness are
The tidings that they bear.
The shepherds run to Bethlem town
To see a wondrous sight.
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About A sound of angels
The text paints a scene of pure Christmas joy, with angels heralding the birth of Christ and shepherds rushing to Bethlehem to witness the wondrous sight. The SATB choir sings in English of the glad tidings and the salvation now nigh, concluding with a call for all mankind to join the angels in singing "Glory to God on high". Christopher Tye’s A Sound of Angels is a sacred piece that captures the awe and exultation of the Nativity, making it a fitting choice for Christmas services and concerts.
