Shout the glad tidings (Charles Avison)

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Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27).   Copyright: Personal

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Title: Shout the Glad Tidings
Composer: Charles Avison

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: Alternate Title: Shout The Glad Tidings, Exultingly Sing - Music: "Avison," adapted from Charles Avison (circa 1710-1770)

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Original text and translations

English text

1.

Zion, the marvelous story be telling,

The Son of the Highest, how lowly His birth!

The brightest archangel in glory excelling,

He stoops to redeem thee, He reigns upon earth.

Refrain:

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing,

Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King!

Messiah is King! Messiah is King!

2.

Tell how He cometh; from nation to nation

The heart cheering news let the earth echo round;

How free to the faithful He offers salvation,

His people with joy everlasting are crowned.

Refrain.

3.

Mortals, your homage be gratefully bringing,

And sweet let the gladsome hosannas arise;

Ye angels, the full alleluias be singing;

One chorus resound through the earth and the skies.

Refrain.

Lyrics: William Augustus Mühlenberg, 1826.