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Blow up the trumpet
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems, Verse 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.
SSAATTBB · Diana Thompson
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Blow up the trumpet by Henry Purcell — Lyrics
Blow up the trumpet in Sion;
sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the people and sanctify the congregation.
Assemble the elders, gather the children and those that suck the breasts.
Let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet.
Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar,
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About Blow up the trumpet
This powerful anthem, Blow up the trumpet, by Henry Purcell, opens with a dramatic call to action. The text summons the people to sanctify a fast and gather for a solemn assembly, from the youngest children to the elders. It paints a vivid scene of communal gathering and fervent prayer. The music reflects the urgency and gravity of the words, building to a moving plea for divine mercy. Purcell's SSAATTBB setting is a compelling example of English sacred music from the Baroque era, masterfully conveying the text's blend of solemnity and heartfelt supplication.
