Easter glory fills the sky, alleluia

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Author: James Quinn

James Quinn (b. Glasgow, Scotland, April 21, 1919; d. Edinburgh, Scotland, April 8, 2010) was a Roman Catholic Jesuit priest who was ordained in 1950. As a consultant for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy, sparked by Vatican II, he has exerted influence far beyond his native Scotland. A collection of his hymn texts is available from Selah Publishing company. Sing a New Creation Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Easter glory fills the sky, alleluia
Author: James Quinn
Meter: 7.4.7.4 D
Language: English
Copyright: Words by permission of Cassell plc, London

Tune

LLANFAIR

LLANFAIR is usually attributed to Welsh singer Robert Williams (b. Mynydd Ithel, Anglesey, Wales, 1781; d. Mynydd Ithel, 1821), whose manuscript, dated July 14, 1817, included the tune. Williams lived on the island of Anglesey. A basket weaver with great innate musical ability, Williams, who was bli…

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WÜRTEMBURG (Rosenmüller)

Also known as: NASSAU STRAF MICH NICHT

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GWALCHMAI


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Instances

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The Irish Presbyterian Hymbook #432b

Together in Song #388

The Irish Presbyterian Hymbook #432a

Include 2 pre-1979 instances
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