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Awake up my glory
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Awake up my glory by Frederick Charles Maker — Lyrics
Psalm 57: v8
Awake up, my glory; awake,
lute and harp:
I myself will awake early.
Psalm 118: v24
This is the day which the LORD hath made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it
Corinthians 1: vv2022
But now is Christ risen from the dead, a
nd become the firstfruits of them that slept.
For since by man came death,
by man came also the resurrection of the dead.
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About Awake up my glory
This powerful anthem for SATB voices draws on rich scriptural texts, beginning with the psalmist's fervent call to praise and anticipate the dawning of a new day. The composer interweaves this with the triumphant message of Christ's resurrection, proclaiming victory over death, as foretold by the Apostle Paul. The lyrics, including a stanza from Charles Wesley's famous hymn, celebrate the resurrection, emphasizing the joy and hope that this central Christian event brings to all believers. Frederick Charles Maker's setting moves from a personal declaration of praise to a grand, universal affirmation of faith, making it a stirring choice for sacred occasions.
