While all things were in quiet silence, And that night was in the midst of her swift course, Thine Almighty Word, O Lord, Leaped down out of thy royal throne. Alleluia.
Seven Motets for the Church Year
Song Cycle by Ned Rorem (1923 - 2022)
1. While all things were in quiet silence  [sung text checked 1 time]
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , from the Antiphon of Matins, Christmas I
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]2. Before the morning star begotten  [sung text checked 1 time]
Before the morning star begotten, and Lord from everlasting, Our Saviour is made manifest unto the world today.
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Antiphon of Evensong, Epiphany
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]3. Lay up for yourselves  [sung text checked 1 time]
Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, And where thieves do not break through and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Matthew 6: 20-21
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]4. Praise him who was crucified  [sung text checked 1 time]
Praise him who was crucified in the flesh; Glorify him who for your sakes was buried; Worship him who hath risen from the dead. He whom you seek among the dead now liveth; And the life of man with him hath arisen. Alleluia.
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Antiphon of Evensong in Easter Octave
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]5. God is gone up  [sung text checked 1 time]
God is gone up with a merry noise, and the Lord with the sound of the trumpet. The Lord is among them as in the holy place of Sinai, He is gone up on high; He hath led captivity captive. Alleluia.
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Alleluia verse for Ascension
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]6. Today the Holy Spirit appeared  [sung text checked 1 time]
Alleluia. Today the Holy Spirit appeared in fire to the disciples And bestowed upon them manifold graces; Sending them into all the world to preach the Gospel and to testify; He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, Alleluia. Today the Holy Spirit appeared in fire. Alleluia.
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Antiphon for Magnificat of Whitsunday
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Researcher for this text: Emily Ezust [Administrator]7. Rejoice we all in the Lord  [sung text checked 1 time]
Rejoice we all in the Lord keeping holy day in honor of all the Saints; In whose solemnity the Angels rejoice and glorify the Son of God. Rejoice in the Lord O ye righteous; for it becometh well the just to be thankful.
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- by Bible or other Sacred Texts , Introit for All Saints
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