The Lord Is Come: Part Scores

By Matthew David Johnson

BACKSTORY

We think of the hymn "Joy To The World" as a Christmas song, because Lowell Mason popularized his musical setting during the Christmas season. However, when I examine all the verses penned by Isaac Watts, I don't see anything which specifies that he intended to celebrate Christmas. Instead, I think the text is actually celebrating the Second Coming of Jesus, when Jesus will rule and reign as King forever.

I wrote "The Lord Is Come" with this observation in mind. This original song brings a sound of ominous triumph, celebrating the Second Coming of Jesus, and drawing inspiration from what I believe to be the true meaning of Isaac Watts's famous work, "Joy To The World".
ORCHESTRATION DETAILS

This piece is a rock song at heart, but it is accompanied by a full orchestra. This document contains all the Part Scores, including:
Lead Vocals
Background Vocals
Choir
Flute
Oboe
English Horn
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Cello
Double Bass

USE LICENSE

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FREE CONDUCTOR'S SCORE and PDF PART SCORES AVAILABLE AFTER PURCHASE

To obtain FREE PDF files of the Conductor's Score and separated Part Scores once you purchase this document, please email the composer. He welcomes your correspondence, and his contact information is provided in this score.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJB9SFSW
• ISBN13: 9798172830488
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"