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His foot on the Treetop
Staff Notation • Sacred, Spirituals
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His foot on the Treetop by Michael Gray — Lyrics
The little cradle rocks tonight, in glory.
Don’t you hear his foot on the treetop,
soft like the south wind blow ?
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About His foot on the Treetop
Michael Gray’s His foot on the Treetop is a spiritual for TBB choir, sung in English. The music opens with a gentle, flowing texture, evoking the peaceful scene of the Nativity. The composer captures the tender intimacy of the moment, with the rocking cradle and the soft approach of the Christ child. The lyrics paint a picture of quiet glory and a profound sense of peace on earth, with the gentle south wind a metaphor for the divine presence. The interweaving voices of the TBB choir are used to express the hushed reverence of the scene, creating a moving musical reflection on this sacred event. It is a compelling addition to the spiritual repertoire.
