Barnstable (Daniel Read)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-06-23). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 37 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval-note edition.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2014-06-23). Score information: Letter (landscape), 1 page, 37 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape).
General Information
Title: Barnstable
Composer: Daniel Read
Lyricist: Charles Wesley
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
Published: 1785
Description: Words by Charles Wesley, 1739, as originally published. In modern hymnals, words have been revised considerably.
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Original text and translations
English text
Hail the day that saw Him rise
Ravished from our wishful eyes;
Christ awhile to mortals given
Re-ascends His native heaven.
There the pompous triumph waits,
Lift your heads, eternal gates.
Wide unfold the radiant scene,
Take the king of glory in!