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Beautiful morning
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Beautiful morning by Alfred Arthur Graley — Lyrics
Casting aside the mantle of night,
Earth in her beauty gladdens the sight;
Dewdrops like gems the landscape adorn,
Hail to thy brightness, beautiful morn!
Beautiful morning, we welcome thee,
Beautiful, beautiful morn.
Streamlet and river, valley and plain,
Robed in the sunlight, charm us again;
Music resounds from garden and grove,
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About Beautiful morning
Alfred Arthur Graley's SATB partsong Beautiful Morning captures the awakening of the world with the dawn. The English text paints a vivid picture of a dewy landscape, sunlight on rivers and plains, and the joyful sounds of nature. It then transitions to a call for human endeavor, urging listeners to embrace the day's labors with a cheerful and hopeful spirit. The music reflects this dual theme, moving from serene nature imagery to an energetic embrace of the day's work. This secular piece is ideal for choirs looking to programme a bright and uplifting work that celebrates both the natural world and human vitality.
