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In the Bleak Midwinter
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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In the Bleak Midwinter by J. G. Stalnaker — 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
Perfect for Advent and Christmastide, J. G. Stalnaker’s setting of Christina Rossetti’s In the Bleak Midwinter offers a profound reflection on the humility of Christ’s birth. The SATB choir expresses the stark imagery of a frozen landscape giving way to the miracle of the Nativity. The composer’s music captures both the austerity of the winter setting and the deep reverence due to the newborn King. The English text moves from the hardships of the season to the astonishing fact that God’s son was born in such humble surroundings, a scene adored by simple animals and the heavenly host alike. This anthem is a powerful reminder of the manger’s significance.
