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Composer
Carson Cooman
Text Mechtild of Magdeburg, tr. and alt.
Voicing SATB, a cappella
Topic Christian Life, Love (God's)
Price $2.25 (U.S.)
Released 7/24
Cat. no. 410-690
Difficulty Mod. diff.
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Min. of 5
Description
This short anthem by Carson Cooman uses inspiring words from the medieval mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg that celebrate the flowing of God's love into humans. A fanfare-like beginning and conclusion surround music that very directly paints the images of the text.
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Anthem text
Love flows from God
into us effortlessly,
as a bird glides through the air
without moving its wings.
Thus we move in God’s world,
united in body and soul.
As the Source makes a sound,
all humanity sings!
--Mechtild of Magdeburg
(ca. 1207–1282/94), tr. and alt. |
