Arise and Shine Forth

The SAB mixed chorus arrangement of this anthem is designed to be very easy to learn. The last chord divides the sopranos and the men, but otherwise the arrangement is mostly unison and two- or three-part. This song is my unofficial contribution to the 2006 LDS Mutual (youth program) theme, "Arise and shine forth that thy light may be a standard for the nations." It probably won't contribute to memorization since it isn't a verbatim scriptural setting, but I hope the young people will enjoy it.

Scores
Solo or Unison with optional harmonies for
equal voices: PDF / .pc

SAB: PDF / .pc
Simplified: PDF / .pc

Lyrics

A glorious dawn o'er all the world is breaking
Arise! you are called to bear the Savior's name
The fire of His spirit in faithful hearts is burning
Arise! you are called to hold aloft its flame

Chorus:
Arise and shine forth, a light unto the nations
A beacon of salvation, a standard o'er the earth
Arise and shine forth to fill a world in darkness
With the brightness and the glory of the Lord
Arise! Arise and shine forth

A glorious dawn o'er all the world is breaking
For prophets again have heard the voice of God
He speaks from the heavens to every tongue and     people
Arise! you are called to spread his word abroad

(Repeat chorus)

A glorious dawn o'er all the world is breaking
The hour is at hand when Christ will come to reign
When goodness and mercy will govern all creation
Arise! you are called to usher in the day

(Repeat chorus)

 

Recordings

MP3 Recording by Becki Madsen:
   Download

MP3 Accompaniment Track:
   Download

CD: A Lamp to Light My Way

 
 





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