This edition was prepared by Barry Johnston — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Hampton
Staff Notation • Sacred
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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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Hampton by Samuel Holyoke — Lyrics
Thus saith the Ruler of the skies:
"Awake, my dreadful sword;
Awake, my wrath, and smite the man,
My fellow," saith the Lord.
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About Hampton
This SATB setting of Hampton by Samuel Holyoke is a powerful sacred anthem. The text, taken from a dramatic biblical narrative, speaks of divine wrath and vengeance, followed by the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The composer’s music would have served to underscore the profound theological weight of these words, suitable for reflection on themes of judgment and redemption. Holyoke, a significant composer of early American sacred music, crafts settings that are both direct and moving. This piece, in English, offers a compelling opportunity for a choir to explore a significant moment in Christian scripture through music.
