The Holy Child, Op. 37 - Parker, Horatio W.

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◈ Genre / Form Cantatas

♯ Key E- major

⁄ Time Signature 4/4

♬ Voicing → SATB

◆ Difficulty

Elementary

↕ Range B-1 – B-5

♩ Tempo 100

◷ Duration ~3 min

¶ Language → English

Measures 77

Texture mixed texture

Parts 7

Instruments Piano

Pages 4

CPDL # 7661

Editor Douglas Walczak

Posted 2004-07-16

License Personal

♫Pitch Ranges

Tenor

D3 – E-4

Soprano

E-4 – F5

Alto

B-3 – B-4

Bass

E-2 – E-3

Piano

B-1 – G4

¶Lyrics / Text

1. I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God, and I am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings. Thou shalt bring forth a Son and shall call His Name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins; and thou shalt call His Name Jesus. 2. How soft the light on Judah's hills And on her blessed plains, While o'er the shepherds watching there, Unbroken silence reigns. But see, a light like morn on midnight breaking; and hark, angelic choirs the song awaking: Fear not! Behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. The Prince of Peace this day is born In David's city fair; Go, bow before His sacred feet and offer homage there. To God, on high, be endless praise and glory! O haste! tell all the world the wondrous story. Fear not! Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 3. O ye who heard the blessed song First fall on mortal ears, Whose harmony shall never cease Down to the latest years. How did ye haste with eager feet To Bethl'hem's lowly shed, Where in the manger lay the Babe For us incarnate made! How rev'rently ye entered in To worship at His feet; Returning then with thankful praise Those wonders to repeat! O ye who heard the blessed song First fall on mortal ears, How did ye haste with eager feet To Bethl'hem's lowly shed, Where in the manger lay the Babe for us incarnate made, For us incarnate made. 4. Christ, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, Seeks the poorest shelter earth affords, Yet that manger is a glorious throne For Messiah, come unto His own. Hail Him, hail Him, hail Him, come unto His own. Hail Messiah, Hail Him, Hail Messiah, come unto His own. Angel hosts in wonder o'er it bend, Angel hosts o'er it bend This new mystery to comprehend. Bright above the portal shines the star. Christ, the King… 5. In softest slumber rest; Thy mother's faithful arms Shall shield Thee, Infant blest, From all alarms! How gentle Thy repose, Thy brow no shadow wears; Faire

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