This Christmas Vesper text echoes the mystery of the Incarnation and proves a salve for the anxieties of our modern times. Tomorrow the inequity of the earth shall be abolished. And the Savior of the world shall reign over us. (Daniel 9:24)
Violin or Oboe part included.
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Jesus Redeemer of the World | 2018 | SATB & oboe/violin | 6'
Jesus, Redeemer of the world,
Begotten ere the dawn of light,
Wast of the Father's glory born,
Immense in glory as in might
Thou art the Father's splendid light,
Thou art the eternal hope of all
Throughout the world to Thee we pray
O, hear Thy servants as they call.
(Daniel 9:24)
Tomorrow the iniquity of the earth shall be abolished.
And the Savior of the world shall reign over us.
Remember, O Creator Lord!
That from the Virgin's sacred womb
Thou didst come forth, and of her flesh
Thou didst come forth, and of her flesh
Thou didst our mortal form assume.
O Jesu! of the Virgin born,
Unceasing glory be to Thee;
And to the Father infinite,
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.
From the 1962 Divine Office
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