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Antipatris
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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 · Barry Johnston
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Antipatris by Oliver Holden — Lyrics
Awake, my heart; arise, my tongue,
Prepare a tuneful voice;
In God, the life of all my joys,
Aloud will I rejoice.
'Tis he adorned my naked soul,
And made salvation mine;
Upon a poor polluted worm
He makes his graces shine.
And lest the shadow of a spot
Should on my soul be found,
He took the robe the Savior wrought,
And cast it all around.
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About Antipatris
The text expresses profound gratitude for salvation, describing the soul as 'adorned' and 'made salvation mine' by God. It marvels at the 'heavenly robe' of righteousness, exceeding earthly finery, a gift provided by Jesus. The SATB voicing is used to convey the harmony of praise for the 'Sacred Three' who have wrought faith, love, and hope. Oliver Holden's setting amplifies the joyous and thankful nature of the English lyrics, offering a rich and devotional experience for the choir and listeners.
