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Awake, Put on Thy Strength
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Awake, Put on Thy Strength by Michael Wise — Lyrics
Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion;
put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, thou holy city.
Shake thyself from the dust; O Jerusalem, thou holy city:
loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings,
that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of peace,
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About Awake, Put on Thy Strength
The prophet Isaiah's words, urging Zion to arise from dust and don her finest garments, are set to powerful effect in Michael Wise's anthem. The text bursts with the joy of salvation and the triumphant declaration that "Thy God reigneth!" Wise's setting for ATB voices captures the dramatic arc of the text, moving from a call to awaken to exultant expressions of "Hallelujah." This is a stirring evocation of divine power and the longed-for redemption of Jerusalem, a piece designed to inspire and uplift with its resonant message of hope and strength. The music builds to a powerful conclusion, reinforcing the biblical call to sing for joy.
