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Behold, it is Christ
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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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.
ATTBB, SAATB · Ross Jallo
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Behold, it is Christ by Edmund Hooper — Lyrics
Behold, it is Christ, which was ordained by God
to be the judge of the quick and the dead.
To him give all the prophets witness,
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About Behold, it is Christ
Edmund Hooper’s Anthem Behold, it is Christ opens with a rich, full sound before dividing into contrasting sections. The composer uses the double choir, SATB and ATTBB, to create a dynamic interplay between the vocal forces, building to moments of powerful declamation and moments of hushed intimacy. The English text, drawn from scripture, proclaims Christ as the ordained judge of all, a figure in whom believers receive remission of sins, with all the prophets bearing witness to this truth. The music reflects the solemnity and profound theological message of the text, offering a compelling and moving experience for both choir and listener.
