Let cheerful smiles in every face (John Alcock Sr.)
Music files
| ICON | SOURCE |
|---|---|
 |
Web Page |
 |
File details |
 |
Help |
- (Posted 2019-07-30) CPDL #54933:
- Editor: Christopher Shaw (submitted 2019-07-30). Score information: A4, 3 pages, 69 kB Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: Please click on the link for preview/playback/PDF download.
General Information
Title: Let cheerful smiles in every face
Composer: John Alcock Sr.
Lyricist: T.P. (Oxon)create page
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: Wind ensemble
First published: 1779
Description: "A favourite hymn for Christmas Day, 1779." A carol in West Gallery style. Alcock specified oboe and bassoon accompaniment but other instruments e.g. violins, clarinets, 'cellos may be used instead.
External websites:
Original text and translations
English text
Let cheerful smiles in ev'ry face
Hail this returning morn,
On which, to save a ruined race,
The Son of God was born.
Let holy love and sacred joy
Each grateful breast inflame,
While choirs of angels from the sky
His wondrous birth proclaim.
In ranks of bright array they move,
And hymns of triumph sing;
With notes of harmony and love
The heav'nly regions ring.
Glory to God who reigns on high,
Let Earth with peace rebound;
For t'wards the sons of men this day
Divine goodwill is found.