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Come, faithful people
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Come, faithful people by William R Voris — Lyrics
The composer set verse 1,2,6,7 and 8:
1 Come, faithful people, come away,
Your homage to your monarch pay;
It is the feast of palms today;
Hosanna in the highest!
2 When Christ, the Lord of all, drew nigh
On Sunday morn to Bethany,
He called two loved ones standing by:
Hosanna in the highest!
3 "To yonder village go," said He,
"An ass and foal tied shall ye see,
Loose them and bring them unto Me;"
Hosanna in the highest!
4 "If any man dispute your word,
Say, 'They are needed by the Lord,'
And he permission will accord":
Hosanna in the highest!
5 The two upon their errand sped,
And found the ass as He had said,
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About Come, faithful people
This setting of Come, faithful people opens with a broad, anthem-like statement. The SATB voices enter with homophonic declarations of praise, celebrating Christ's entry into Jerusalem. The English text, drawn from a well-known Palm Sunday hymn, describes the journey of the disciples to fetch the ass and foal, and their joyous acclamation of Hosanna. The composer has chosen to set verses focusing on the narrative of the disciples' mission and the crowds' joyful reception. The music reflects the jubilant and solemn nature of the feast, building to a powerful conclusion. This is a stirring anthem suitable for a significant occasion.
