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Day of Days
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Day of Days by Faustina Hasse Hodges — Lyrics
1. Day of days we gladly greet thee,
Queen of all the festal year,
With unburden'd hearts me meet thee,
In the Easter sunshine clear.
Storms are over, clouds are fled,
Christ is risen from the dead.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. Winter's cold and snow are ended,
At the coming of the spring;
Who, by breeze and bird attended
Calls for earth's awakening.
Rise ye flowers from winter's bed,
Christ is risen from the dead.
Alleluia! Allelu ia! Alleluia!
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About Day of Days
This anthem captures the jubilant spirit of Easter morning, celebrating Christ's resurrection. The text joyfully proclaims the end of winter's cold and Lenten sorrows, ushering in a season of renewal and bright sunshine. The SATB voicing provides a rich foundation for the uplifting English text. The composer paints a vivid scene of nature awakening and believers unburdened, meeting the 'Queen of all the festal year' with hearts full of gladness. The repeated Alleluias reinforce the ecstatic praise inherent in this Easter celebration, making it a powerful declaration of faith and triumph over death.
