Son of the Highest

Son of the Highest for SATB Choir with violin obbligato  

Son of the Highest, for SATB choir with violin obbligato by Kathleen Holyoak, is a wonderful choice for any Christmas service.  It presents a fresh approach to the Virgin Mary’s experience when the angel, Gabriel, delivered the message that she was chosen by God to give birth to His Son.  Mary, overwhelmed and realizing she was fore-ordained to be the Mother of Jesus, humbly accepted the great responsibility, having faith that she and Joseph would raise the Son of God.

The song begins with a gentle, rocking melody and builds to a powerful refrain and exciting ending.  Follow the words as you listen:
To Mary, blessed Mary, favored of the Lord,

Came an angel on errand as prophets had foretold.

Mary in tears fell to her knees.

Who would believe her in all of Galilee?
He said she’d conceive and bear a special Son.

His name would be Jesus, the Father’s chosen One.

How could this be for a virgin was she?

The angel assured that with God, nothing is impossible.
He shall be called, Son of the Highest, Alleluia!

The Father shall give Him throne

And He shall reign.   Alleluia!

Glory be to Jesus, the Messiah, the Holy One.
And what of dear Joseph, so loyal and true?

The Spirit bore witness he’d know his calling too;

To be not afraid but fully believe

With calm reassurance they’d raise the Son of God.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Jesus Christ shall reign over the House of David

And of His kingdom there shall be, shall be no end.

Praise the Son of God.  Alleluia!

Full of grace and truth.

The Savior, the Redeemer,

And the Only Begotten Son.

Alleluia!  Alleluia!