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Hull
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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Hull by William Billings — Lyrics
We celebrate the praise today,
Of Godhead manifest in clay,
And of a woman born!
The promised Son to us is given,
The glories of indulgent heaven,
Our nature doth adorn.
Let it be told to distant lands,
How softly wrapped in swaddlingbands,
And in a manger laid,
Was He, whom we with joy confess,
The glorious Lord, our righteousness!
Born of the favored maid.
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About Hull
William Billings' SATB setting of Hull is a sacred work in English, ideal for Christmas services. The text rejoices in the Incarnation, celebrating the birth of Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy and the manifestation of God's grace and love. It speaks of the profound joy of knowing Christ, contrasting the anticipation of the Old Testament saints with the blessings of those who witness His arrival. The music likely reflects the text's celebratory and reverent tone, suitable for congregational singing or choir presentation during the Christmas season.
