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In the bleak midwinter
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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In the bleak midwinter by Mick Swithinbank — Lyrics
In the bleak midwinter frosty winds made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter long ago.
Our God, Heav'n cannot hold him nor earth sustain;
Heav'n and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign:
In the bleak midwinter astable place sufficed.
The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ.
Enough for him, whom cherubim worship night and day,
A breastful of milk and a mangerful of hay:
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About In the bleak midwinter
Christina Rossetti's evocative Christmas text paints a stark, wintry scene, setting the stage for the humility of Christ's birth. Mick Swithinbank’s setting for SSATBB voices captures the spiritual depth of the carol, moving from the cold, hard earth to the divine majesty of the Nativity. The music reflects the text's intimate yet profound message, offering a rich and reflective experience for both choir and listeners. This arrangement explores the contrast between the desolate midwinter landscape and the overwhelming gift of God's love incarnate.
