The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement ‎#269

269. [Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle]

A:
5 God be praised,
glory to the Son;
to the Spirit now
and evermore praise and glory, praise
in the highest, while unending ages run.

B:
4 At his feet,
all with sleepless eye,
veil their faces as they cry:
Alleluia, Lord, Alleluia, Lord,
Alleluia, Lord Most High! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: [Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle]
• Author (A): Venantius Honorius Fortunatus
• Translator (A): Percy Dearmer
• Translator (B): Gerard Moultrie
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Source: Liturgy of St. James (B)
• Notes: A. Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle (United Methodist Hymnal #296) B. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (United Methodist Hymnal #626)

Tune Information

• Name: PICARDY
• Composer (descant): Charles H. Webb
• Key: d minor
• Source: French carol melody
• Copyright: Descant © 1991 Abingdon Press
• Notes: Descant (Vocal or Instrumental), Violin suggested