This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Framingham
Staff Notation • Sacred, Set pieces
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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.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Framingham by Daniel Belknap — Lyrics
He dies! the friend of sinners dies!
Lo! Salem's daughters weep around;
A solemn darkness veils the skies;
A sudden trembling shakes the ground.
Come, saints, and drop a tear or two
For him who groaned beneath your load:
He shed a thousand drops for you,
A thousand drops of richer blood.
Here's love and grief beyond degree,
The Lord of glory dies for men!
But lo! what sudden joys we see;
Jesus the dead revives again!
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About Framingham
This moving anthem for SATB voices sets an English text that meditates on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Daniel Belknap opens with a stark portrayal of Christ’s death, using the solemnity of the text to shape a powerful musical statement. The music then shifts to explore themes of grief and overwhelming love, culminating in the triumphant depiction of the resurrection. The composer’s setting of the libretto captures the profound emotional journey from sorrow to ecstatic joy, offering a rich and evocative musical experience for choir and congregation alike.
