Death, Be Not Proud
Text and Tune © 2020 The Leupold Foundation. Choral Arr. © 2020 GIA.
Item #: G-10323
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Accompaniment: Organ
Tune Name: Susan beth
Text Source: Based on a poem by John Donne, 1572–1631
Series: Calvin Inst
Difficulty Level: E/M
Description:
A paraphrase of John Donne's sonnet, "Death, Be Not Proud," set as a hymn concertato. Each stanza begins with a challenge to death's power and concludes with the affirmation that Christ will have the final victory. A Soprano descant crowns the final stanza, sung over the assembly's unison singing. Appropriate for funeral, memorial services, and All Saints Sunday.
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Topical: Eternal Life, Love of God for Us, Resurrection
Number of Pages: 16
Language: English
Format: Octavo