Day 334: E’en So, Lord Jesus Quickly Come/Dadme Albricias Hijos D’Eva

E’en So, Lord Jesus Quickly Come by Paul Manz / Dadme Albricias Hijos D’Eva (Sons Of Eve Reward My Tidings) Trad. Spanish Carol performed by Modern Mandolin Quartet

Today is the first day of Advent. Typically I would be singing The “O” Antiphons Liturgy: an Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols at St. Mark’s Cathedral here in Seattle:

The annual “O” Antiphons Liturgy is considered by many to be a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark’s. The particular form of this liturgy that we use was invented here, first presented in 1986, and is today used by churches around the world. It is structured around the seven medieval antiphons, each beginning with the word “O ,” which also form the basis of the Hymn “O Come O Come Emmanuel.” This beloved cathedral tradition provides a moving and evocative entrance into the Advent season of prayerful expectation.

The Pandemic has cancelled this beautiful service for singers and worshippers in person but will be reimagined online at this link at 7:00pm tonight. You may even see me singing on the final hymn “Veni, Veni Emmanuel”. The service from last year is posted below.

Today’s post is an arrangement of a choral piece by Paul Manz, and is one of my favorite Advent choir anthems. I think it translates beautifully for the Mandolin.