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How pleasing is the voice
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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How pleasing is the voice by Joseph Barnby — Lyrics
How pleasing is the voice
Of God, our heavenly king,
Who bids the frosts retire,
And wakes the lovely Spring!
The mild wind blows; bright suns arise,
And beauty glowsthrough earth and skies.
The morn, with glory crowned,
His hand arrays in smiles:
He bids the eve decline,
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About How pleasing is the voice
This uplifting anthem celebrates the bounty of nature and the divine hand that orchestrates the changing seasons. Sung in English, the SATB setting praises God for the return of spring, the warmth of summer, the harvest of autumn, and even the power of winter storms, finding His presence and gifts throughout the year. Joseph Barnby’s hymn-like melody offers a sense of gentle adoration, perfectly suited for a congregational setting or a service celebrating creation. The text rejoices in the cyclical beauty of the earth, from the first breezes of spring to the bloom of flowers and the glow of the sun, a perpetual testament to the Creator's enduring glory.
