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An Anthem for Easter
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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An Anthem for Easter by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
See from the dungeon of the dead
Our great Deliverer rise;
While conquest wreaths his heavenly head,
And glory glads his eyes.
See how the wellpleased angel
Rolls the stone and opes the prison;
Trumpets sounding, earth resounding,
Jesus rises from the dead.
Lo! He quits his dark abode,
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About An Anthem for Easter
Daniel Belknap composed this celebratory anthem for Easter, setting an English text that proclaims the resurrection of Christ. The music is written for SATB choir. The lyrics describe Jesus rising from the grave, the angels rolling away the stone, and the joy that this event brings to sinners. It speaks of Christ's ascension and his ongoing intercession for humanity from his Father's throne. This sacred work is a powerful musical expression of the Easter message.
