A Harbor Safe In Tempest Strong
Hymns & Carols
chorus a cappella
work detail
instrumentation: SATB a cappella
completion date: december 2024
duration: 3 minutes
texts: On an original text by the composer
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, conductor
St. Paul's Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia presents their beloved holiday program with organist Andy Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and Timberdale Brass at the historic St. Paul's Church in Chestnut Hill. Featuring a new commissioned work by composer Rex Isenberg and carols both traditional and newly written. Performances at 2pm and 5pm.
audio
A Harbor Safe in Tempest Strong
dedication
Commissioned by Dr. Josh Atkins and Priscilla Lo for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2024 Holiday Fundraiser, in memory of their aunt, Ann M. Padova, whose profound faith, kindness, and devotion brought comfort, hope, and love to all who knew her.
text
A Harbor Safe In Tempest Strong
A harbor safe in tempest strong, You nurture, comfort ev’ry soul; Protecting us from wicked throng, Your light doth lighten God’s true goal: This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice in ev’ry glade.
A shining sun in blackest gloom, You galvanize the latent spark; As Jesus laid in nascent womb, Messiah to cast out the dark. This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice in Christ child’s aide.
A mystic saint with Ghost’s great fire, You rouse forth those who’ve lost the way; Inspiring us to never tire, Your spirit stirring all to pray: This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice, e’er undismayed.
A fervent steward, kindest heart, You served with elegance and grace. You cherished music, ear’s great art, And shared with us God’s warm embrace. This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us remember God’s handmaid.
Copyright © 2024 Dominick DiOrio.
information
events
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, conductor
St. Paul's Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia presents their beloved holiday program with organist Andy Kotylo, pianist Ting Ting Wong, and Timberdale Brass at the historic St. Paul's Church in Chestnut Hill. Featuring a new commissioned work by composer Rex Isenberg and carols both traditional and newly written. Performances at 2pm and 5pm.
audio
A Harbor Safe in Tempest Strong
dedication
Commissioned by Dr. Josh Atkins and Priscilla Lo for the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia 2024 Holiday Fundraiser, in memory of their aunt, Ann M. Padova, whose profound faith, kindness, and devotion brought comfort, hope, and love to all who knew her.
text
A Harbor Safe In Tempest Strong
A harbor safe in tempest strong, You nurture, comfort ev’ry soul; Protecting us from wicked throng, Your light doth lighten God’s true goal: This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice in ev’ry glade.
A shining sun in blackest gloom, You galvanize the latent spark; As Jesus laid in nascent womb, Messiah to cast out the dark. This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice in Christ child’s aide.
A mystic saint with Ghost’s great fire, You rouse forth those who’ve lost the way; Inspiring us to never tire, Your spirit stirring all to pray: This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice, e’er undismayed.
A fervent steward, kindest heart, You served with elegance and grace. You cherished music, ear’s great art, And shared with us God’s warm embrace. This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us remember God’s handmaid.
Copyright © 2024 Dominick DiOrio.
