O Sion, that bringest good tidings (Joseph Stephenson)

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CPDL #22830:   Sibelius 3

Editor: Edmund Gooch (submitted 2010-12-12).   Score information: A4, 2 pages, 42 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: This edition preserves the original order of parts: the original clefs are alto, treble and bass. No other indication is given of part allocations. Repeats are marked in the source by double bars and $ signs, sometimes with first and second time bars.

General Information

Title: O Sion, that bringest good tidings
Composer: Joseph Stephenson

Number of voices: 3vv   Voicing: ATB

Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1757

Description: An anthem by Joseph Stephenson, from page 4 of his Church Harmony Sacred to Devotion, of which the first edition was published in 1757. This anthem is headed 'An Anthem out of the 40th Chap: of Isaiah': the text is based on Isaiah 40:9 in the Authorised Version.

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Original text and translations

English text

O Sion, that bringest good tidings of peace, get thee up into the high mountain:
O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid.
Say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
Hallelujah.