Ode on the Dissolution of Time - M. Belknap

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"The tune attributed to "M. Belknap." The identity of M. Belknap is not known, though a Morris Belknap is listed among the subscribers. "Words original" is printed on the page with the music. There were quite a few people named Belknap in New England in the early nineteenth century."

◈ Genre / Form Anthems

♯ Key D major

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → STB

◆ Difficulty

Elementary

↕ Range G2 – A5

¶ Language → English

Measures 75

Texture mixed texture

Parts 3

Instruments A cappella

Pages 2

CPDL # 40625

Editor Barry Johnston

Posted 2016-08-02

License Public Domain

♫Pitch Ranges

Treble

C4 – A5

Tenor

D3 – B4

Bass

G2 – D4

¶Lyrics / Text

Gabriel, the herald of the skies, With golden trump, through ether flies. Proclaiming, "Time's no more." Those mighty orbs, that flaming roll, Diffusing light from pole to pole, Stand silent and adore. That God, whose breath makes oceans heave, And sturdy oaks their beds to leave, Blew out the burning sun. Lo! earth lies veiled in dismal gloom, The Almighty's palm was nature's tomb, And thus time ceased to run. But soon the Almighty's presence bright Adorned the east with heavenly light, The light that lit the sun. Gabriel proclaimed with solemn sound, The heavens echo all around; Eternity's begun.

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