This edition was prepared by John Henry Fowler — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Forest green
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · John Henry Fowler
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Forest green by Ralph Vaughan Williams — Lyrics
1.
All beautiful the march of days, as seasons come and go;
The Hand that shaped the rose hath wrought the crystal of the snow;
Hath sent the hoary frost of Heav’n, the flowing waters sealed,
And laid a silent loveliness on hill and wood and field.
2.
O’er white expanses sparkling pure the radiant morns unfold;
The solemn splendors of the night burn brighter than the cold;
Life mounts in every throbbing vein, love deepens round the hearth,
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About Forest green
A hymn for SATB choir, Forest Green sets English words that explore the beauty and divine providence in the changing seasons. The text reflects on the cycle of nature, from the delicate rose to the frost and snow, and draws parallels with the divine order. It then shifts to the warmth and hope of winter, invoking the angelic message of goodwill. This piece would be suitable for services or concerts celebrating nature, providence, or the winter season, offering a contemplative reflection on the profound beauty and order found throughout the year.
