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Begin the Song of Glory Now
The sprightly rhythm of a Lutheran chorale tune is combined with more contemporary harmonies to create a jubilant setting.
This Easter, the sprightly rhythm of a Lutheran chorale tune is combined with more contemporary harmonies to create a jubilant setting that reflects the joy of the Resurrection. The melody of this anthem was inspired by a Gregorian chant tone. The addition of descant and optional congregation help the singers to—in the words of Jaroslav Vajda’s exulting text—“complete the Easter overture.”
Begin the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from His grave!
The night of mourning long is past;
Life has a purpose, after all.
Our Samson smashed the gates of hell,
And we are free at last, at last!
Begin the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from our grave!
Prepare the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from His grave!
Composers, players, find new sounds
For ev’ry instrument and voice:
A note, a chord, an aria,
A Kyrie, a Gloria.
Prepare the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from our grave!
Repeat the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from His grave!
Complete the Easter overture,
And join the Alleluia choir.
“In Jesus’ name” the song begin,
And end: “All praise to God alone!”
Repeat the song of glory now:
The Son has risen from our grave!
Copyright © 1987 Concordia Publishing House. All rights reserved.
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Begin the Song of Glory Now
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| ISBN-13 | 9780758658951 |
| Occasions | Easter, Music |
| Voicing | Congregation, SATB |
| Instrumentation | Organ |
| Tune Names | NEW SOUNDS |
| Music List | 2017 |
| Music Difficulty | Medium |
| Authors | Jonathan Kohrs |
| Composers | Jonathan Kohrs |
| Music Text Writer | Jaroslav J Vajda |
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