The Light of Life, Op.29
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Lux Christi
Dedicated to Dr. Charles Swinnerton Heap.
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Composed
1896-03
First published
1896 London: Novello
Period
Romantic
Catalogue
Op.
Dedication
Dr. Charles Swinnerton Heap
Movements
16
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16
movements:; Meditation (Orchestra); Chorus (Levites) and Solo (tenor): Seek Him that maketh the seven stars; Recit. (alto) and Chorus (Disciples): As Jesus passed by; Solo (soprano): Be not extreme, O Lord; Solo (baritone): Neither hath this man sinned; Chorus: Light out of darkness; Recit. (alto, baritone): And when He had thus spoken; Chorus or Duet (soprano, alto): Doubt not thy Father's care; Soli (alto, tenor) and Chorus: He went his way therefore; Solo (tenor): As a spirit didst Thou pass before mine eyes; Recit. (alto) and Chorus: They brought him to the Pharisees; Solo (alto): Thou only hast the words of life; Recit. (soprano, alto, tenor) and Chorus: But the Jews did not believe; Solo (soprano) and Chorus of Women: Woe to the shepherds of the flock; (a) Recit. (alto, tenor, baritone): Jesus heard that they had cast him out; (b) Solo (baritone): I am the Good Shepherd; Chorus: Light of the World, we know Thy praise
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