MELITA (Dykes)

Composer: John Bacchus Dykes

As a young child John Bacchus Dykes (b. Kingston-upon-Hull' England, 1823; d. Ticehurst, Sussex, England, 1876) took violin and piano lessons. At the age of ten he became the organist of St. John's in Hull, where his grandfather was vicar. After receiving a classics degree from St. Catherine College, Cambridge, England, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1847. In 1849 he became the precentor and choir director at Durham Cathedral, where he introduced reforms in the choir by insisting on consistent attendance, increasing rehearsals, and initiating music festivals. He served the parish of St. Oswald in Durham from 1862 until the year of his death. To the chagrin of his bishop, Dykes favored the high church practices associated with… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: MELITA (Dykes)
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes (1861)
Place Of Origin: England
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Incipit: 13355 66551 27554
Key: C Major
Source: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Eternal Father! strong to save

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm does bind the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

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Notes

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant.

The setting here is by John B. Dykes (PHH 147), originally composed as a setting for William Whiting's "Eternal Father, Strong to Save." Published in Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861) with that text, MELITA is often referred to as the "navy hymn." The tune is named after the island of Malta where Paul was shipwrecked.

A fine tune, MELITA is marked by good use of melodic sequences and a harmony that features several dominant sevenths (both are Dykes's trademarks). Sing in harmony; because the lines flow into each other in almost breathless fashion, use a stately tempo.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1987

Timeline

Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Free Harmonizations of Favorite Hymns Volume 1: General Hymns I
    Composer/Editor James M. Guthrie
    Published By: Self-published (2017) pp. LL
  • An Organist's Book of Hymns: The Liturgical Year: 3 Part Hymns and Chorale Preludes
    Composer/Editor Noel Jones
    Published By: Frog Music (2014) pp. 114
  • Final Stanzas Volume 3: Hymn Settings for Organ and Descanting Instrument
    Composer/Editor David Maxwell
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2013) pp. 25
  • Above All Praise: Choral Hymn Descants with Organ Accompaniment
    Composer/Editor Antony Baldwin
    Published By: Paraclete Press (2011) pp. 17
  • Hymn Tunes in Lower Keyes: The Book to Grab When the Congregation Complains that the Hymns are Too High!
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2011) pp. 162
  • Hymn Tunes in Lower Keys: The Book to Grab When the Congregation Complains that the Hymns are Too High!
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2011) pp. 162
  • Vocal Descants for 101 Noteworthy Hymns
    Composer/Editor Lorna Barker
    Published By: Church Publishing (2010) pp. 5, 28
  • 200 Last Verses: Completely Revised to Complement the Keys in Major Hymn Books
    Composer/Editor Noel Rawsthorne
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2009) pp. 97
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 9: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymns 755 - 818
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Benjamin M. Culli; David E. Tryggestad
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 756
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 9: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 755 - 818
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Nancy M. Raabe
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 756
  • The Really Big Descant Book - Full Music Edition: 250 Settings to Raise the Roof by the World's Finest Church Music Composers
    Composer/Editor Martin Setchel
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2009) pp. 131
  • The Creative Use of the Piano in Worship: The Creative Church Musucian Series - Volume 8
    Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2008) pp. 117-118
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 6: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 574 - 639
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Carlton R. Young; David E. Tryggestad
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 597
  • Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 6: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 574 - 639
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Lynette Maynard
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 597
  • 120 More Musical Gifts Part 6 Series Two: Variations on Hymn Tunes - Leoni to Regent Square
    Composer/Editors Adrienne Tindall; Robert J. Powell
    Published By: Darcey Press (2006) pp. 393, 398
  • Hymns Re-Harmonized Piano Solo Keepsake Edition: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist - 110 Favorites with Chord Symbols and Modulation Charts!
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2006) pp. 58
  • The Art of Hymn Playing 2nd edition: 250 Preludes Introductions Free Accompaniments & Alternate Harmonizations
    Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 80
  • The Last Verse for Thanksgiving and Patriotic Celebrations: Sixteen Free Hymn Accompaniments for Organ
    Composer/Editor Janet Linker
    Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (2004) pp. 21
  • Restrained Last Verses: Varied Accompaniments for Popular Hymns
    Composer/Editor Andrew Moore
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2003) pp. 80
  • 100 Alternative Hymn Tune Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Andrew Moore
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2001) pp. 32
  • Last Verse Extravaganza for Organ: 200 Fabulous Arrangements
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2001) pp. 95
  • More Hymns Re-Harmonized 50 Favorites: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2001) pp. 30
  • Ten Hymn Introductions Set 2
    Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2001) pp. 20
  • Let It Rip! At the Piano 2: Congregational Song Accompaniments Volume 2
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Eric Vollen
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 116
  • The Creative Use of the Organ in Worship
    Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2000) pp. 89
  • The Ultimate Finishing Touch: Last-verse Arrangements of Well-loved Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Harrison Oxley
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2000) pp. 84
  • Hymnal Supplement 98: Vocal Descant Edition
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1999) pp. 906
  • The Creative Use of Descants in Worship: The Creative Church Musician Series / Volume 3
    Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1999) pp. 74
  • The Baptist Hymnal Organ Supplement II
    Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 22
  • Finishing Touch: One Hundred Last Verse Arrangements of Well-Known Hymn Tunes - New and Enlarged Edition
    Composer/Editor Harrison Oxley
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1996) pp. 31
  • After the Last Verse: 200 Hymn Improvisations
    Composer/Editor Malcolm Archer
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1995) pp. 97
  • Easy Hymn Accompaniments for Organ or Piano: Set II
    Composer/Editor Edward H. Myer
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1995) pp. 47
  • Creative Hymn Accompaniments for Organ: Volume 2
    Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1994) pp. 16
  • Hymn Descants Set 4: With C and B flat Instrument Parts
    Composer/Editor Stanley Drummond Wolff
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1994) pp. 4
  • Hymns for Occasions: One Hundred Special Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Colin Mawby
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1994) pp. 54
  • Keyboard Accompaniments and Conductor's Guide for The Worshiping Church: A Hymnal
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 32
  • Keyboard Accompaniments and Conductor's Guide for The Worshipping Church: A Hymnal
    Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 32
  • Hymn Descants and Free Harmonizations
    Composer/Editor Ronald Arnatt
    Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1990) pp. 50
  • Intros, Improvs, & Interludes: Sixteen Commentaries on Familiar Hymn Tunes for Organ
    Composer/Editor Rick Deasley
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 5
  • 21 Hymn Introductions
    Composer/Editor Kevin J. Sadowski
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1988) pp. 20
  • Creative Hymn Introductions: Organ Intonations for 80 Well-Known Hymns
    Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1987) pp. 25
  • The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 32: General: MC - More
    Composer/Editors Richard Hillert; Rodger Kalbfleisch
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1985) pp. 21
  • New Shoots From Old Routes: New Harmonizations of 48 Well-known Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Alec Wyton
    Published By: Sacred Music Press (1983) pp. 36
  • Hymns Triumphant: A Symphonic Choral Suite Based on Forty-Two Traditional Hymns
    Composer/Editor Lee Holdridge
    Published By: Cherry Lane Music Company (1981) pp. 15
  • 48 Hymn Decants for Festive and General Use: By Various Composers
    Composer/Editor Irving Lauf
    Published By: G. I. A. Publications, Inc. (1980) pp. 13
  • Favorite Hymn Tunes in Dual Settings Book 1: For All Organs
    Composer/Editor Arthur E. Bergman
    Published By: King Music Publishing Co. (1964) pp. 34
  • Free Harmonizations of Twelve Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor David N. Johnson
    Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1964) pp. 30
  • Free Organ Accompaniments to One Hundred Well-known Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor T. Tertius Noble
    Published By: J. Fischer & Brothers (1946) pp. 80
  • Hymn Tunes with Varied Harmonies Book 2: For Pianoforte or Organ
    Composer/Editor Joseph E. Newell
    Published By: Edwin Ashdown, Limited (London) (1920) pp. 7

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Instrumental Solo

  • Sacred Songs for Instruments: Melody and Harmony for Solo or Duet Performance
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 7

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Piano

  • Piano Arrangements of Great Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Don Whitman
    Published By: Standard Publishing Company (1951) pp. 28

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

  • 61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1979) pp. 17

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

  • The Trumpet of the Lord: A Collection of Trumpet Descants for 100 Well-Known Hymns`
    Composer/Editor H. Matthew Ward
    Published By: Park Bench Publishing (2008) pp. 11
  • Hymns & Descants for Trumpet
    Composer/Editor William Bay
    Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1985) pp. 26
  • 61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants
    Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1977) pp. 17

Organ Solo

  • Easy Organ Library Volume 71
    Composer/Editor Nigel Williams
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2022) pp. 100
  • My Song Is Love Unknown: Organ Music for Service and Recital
    Composer/Editor Brenda Portman
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2022) pp. 18
  • The Organist Volume 125 Number 2 July August 2021: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Carson Cooman; Nigel Williams
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2021) pp. 32
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 69
    Composer/Editor Nigel Williams
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 70
  • The Organist Volume 124 Number 3 July August 2020: The Service Music Companion for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Carson Cooman; Nigel Williams
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2020) pp. 2
  • Hymn Miniatures for Organ: Fifteen Easy Service Solutions
    Composer/Editor Nigel Williams
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 10
  • Mark Hayes Miniatures for Organ
    Composer/Editors Mark Hayes; Marvin J. Gaspard
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 10
  • The Sacred Organ Library Volume 5
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 68
  • 7 Hymn Preludes for Organ Set 1
    Composer/Editor Keith Kolander
    Published By: Marquee Publishing (2018) pp. 13
  • Sweet Land of Liberty: Patriotic Music for Organ
    Composer/Editor Kevin Wallacae
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 22
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 52 Number 6 July August 2018: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 16
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 52 Number 6 July August 2018: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2018) pp. 16
  • Hymn Prelude Library Volume Seven Tunes M: Lutheran Service Book
    Composer/Editors Kevin J. Hildebrand; J. William Greene
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2015) pp. 32
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 37 Number 5 July 2015 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Martha H. Sobaje
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2015) pp. 6
  • For All the Saints Volume 3: Hymn Preludes for Funerals
    Composer/Editor Robert A. Hobby
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2014) pp. 32
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 36 Number 5 July 2014 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; George Lachenauer
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2014) pp. 18
  • Two Patriotic Pieces for Organ
    Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2013) pp. 5
  • Love Divine: 6 Practical Hymn Preludes on Familiar Tunes
    Composer/Editor J. William Greene
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2012) pp. 14
  • 150 Hymn Preludes Book 2 Hymn Tune L - W: Short and Playable Pieces in Keys to Match All Popular Hymn Books
    Composer/Editor Richard Lloyd
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2010) pp. 334
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 32 Number 4 May 2010 General, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Austin Cole Lovelace
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2010) pp. 18
  • The Church Year Volume 2: Lent Through Trinity
    Composer/Editor Austin Cole Lovelace
    Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2009) pp. 21
  • The Keyboardist's Year Volume 1 Number 5 July 2007: A Bi-monthly Publication of Easy Organ, Piano, and Electronic Keyboard Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Don Freudenberg
    Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (2007) pp. 23
  • 120 More Musical Gifts Part 6 Series Two: Variations on Hymn Tunes - Leoni to Regent Square
    Composer/Editors Adrienne Tindall; Robert J. Powell
    Published By: Darcey Press (2006) pp. 393-394, 396-398, 400, 402-404
  • Organ Festivity: Joyous Hymn Settings
    Composer/Editor Jonathan Reuss
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2005) pp. 25
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 68 Number 6 July August 2005: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; Steven Scott
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 22
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 27 Number 5 July 2005 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Alfred V. Fedak
    Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (2005) pp. 16
  • The Organist's Library Volume 39
    Composer/Editor Steven Scott
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 22
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 39 Number 6 July August 2005: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 6
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 39 Number 6 July August 2005: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 6
  • Augsburg Organ Library Summer
    Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Wayne L. Wold
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2004) pp. 65
  • The David Cherwien Hymn Interpretation Series: Hymns of Glory
    Composer/Editors David M. Cherwien; Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2004) pp. 18
  • Thy Power Displayed: Hymns of Faith Arranged for the King of Instruments
    Composer/Editor Carolyn Hamlin
    Published By: Church Street Music (2004) pp. 20
  • Hymnal Supplement 98 Organ Prelude Edition: Volume 5 Praise and Adoration
    Composer/Editors David A. Johnson; Paul Bouman
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2003) pp. 58
  • Hymnal Supplement Organ Prelude Edition: Volume 5 Praise and Adoration
    Composer/Editors David A. Johnson; Paul Bouman
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2003) pp. 58
  • Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 30
  • Suite for Organ on Eternal Father, Strong to Save
    Composer/Editor Wayne L. Wold
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2003) pp. 4
  • Ten Preludes for Organ
    Composer/Editor John Adams
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2003) pp. 14
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 38 Number 1 September October 2003: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Mark Barnard; Robert J. Powell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 6
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 38 Number 1 September October 2003: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Mark Barnard; Robert J. Powell
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 6
  • Hymn Settings for Organ
    Composer/Editor David N. Johnson
    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2002) pp. 42
  • Joyous Celebrations & Quiet Meditations: Arrangements for Organ
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (2002) pp. 11
  • Let Freedom Ring!: Patriotic Music for Organ
    Composer/Editor Carol M. Johnson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 15
  • Twelve Short & Simple Hymn Preludes: Organ
    Composer/Editor Colin Mawby
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2002) pp. 12
  • Hymn Meditations for Organ Volume 5
    Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
    Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2001) pp. 27
  • Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Book 2: Ordinary Time
    Composer/Editor Richard Lloyd
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2001) pp. 134
  • Preludes on Favorite Hymns for Organ
    Composer/Editor Richard Lloyd
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2000) pp. 126
  • PedalPoint Volume 17 Number 4 July August September 1998: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Don Phillips
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1998) pp. 23
  • 100 Hymn Preludes for Manuals
    Composer/Editor Adrian Vernon Fish
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1996) pp. 50
  • A Musical Gift Book 2: 20 Organ Preludes on Familiar Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
    Published By: Darcey Press (1996) pp. 20
  • Pull Out All the Stops! Volume 2: Easy "Roof-Raisers" for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Thomas Chesterton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1996) pp. 3
  • Preludes of Praise: Hymn Arrangements for Organ
    Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Thomas Chesterton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 11
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 27 Number 5 May 1993: A Bi-monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editor James Mansfield
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 27
  • Interpretations Based on Hymn-Tunes Book IX: For Organ
    Composer/Editor David M. Cherwien
    Published By: Summa Productions (1992) pp. 30
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 55 Number 5 June 1992: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 67
  • The Impromptu Organist: Easy Music for the Church Service
    Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Thomas Chesterton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1991) pp. 5
  • The Organist Volume 94 Number 2 May 1990: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Thomas Chesterton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1990) pp. 35
  • Organ Hymn Arrangements: by Gilbert M. Martin
    Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 6
  • PedalPoint Volume 8 Number 2 January February March 1989: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Don Phillips
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1989) pp. 8
  • The Amateur Organist No. 97: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 3
  • The Amateur Organist Number 97: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 3
  • The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 32: General: MC - More
    Composer/Editors Richard Hillert; Rodger Kalbfleisch
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1985) pp. 20
  • The Organist Volume 89 Number 2 May 1985: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 3
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 17 Number 5 May 1983: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Howard Wells; Stanley E. Saxton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1983) pp. 30
  • Organ Hymns for Praise and Worship #2
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1979) pp. 12
  • The Sacred Organ Folio No. 27
    Composer/Editor Stanley E. Saxton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1977) pp. 30
  • Twelve Hymn Settings for Organ Volume II
    Composer/Editor David N. Johnson
    Published By: Schmitt Music Centers (1977) pp. 4
  • Consoliere Volume 7 Number 2 April May June 1976: Practical and Distinctive Pieces for the Church Organist
    Composer/Editors Charles G. Frischmann; Peter Pindar Stearns
    Published By: World Library Publications, Inc. (1976) pp. 26
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 9: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
    Composer/Editor Thomas Chesterton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1975) pp. 35
  • The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 8 Number 6 July 1974: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gilbert M. Martin; James Southbridge
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1974) pp. 51
  • Hymn Tune Preludes, Offertories, and Postludes
    Composer/Editor Eugene McCluskey
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1973) pp. 26, 28
  • The Organist Volume 77 Number 3 July 1973: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; John B. Dykes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1973) pp. 58
  • World's Favorite Sacred Music for All Organs
    Composer/Editors Lawrence Grant; John B. Dykes
    Published By: Ashley Publications, Inc. (1970) pp. 97
  • Hymn Preludes for the Liturgical Year Volume XIII Repentance Faith and Redemption: For Organ in 24 Volumes Opus 100
    Composer/Editor Flor Peeters
    Published By: C. F. Peters Corporation (1969) pp. 26
  • Our Favorite Hymns: Devotional Meditations for Church and Home
    Composer/Editors Shay Torrent; Lois White
    Published By: Porter Heaps Music (1969) pp. 21
  • The Organist Volume 73 Number 3 July 1969: A Bi-monthly Publication for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; John B. Dykes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1969) pp. 38, 40
  • 20 Services for the Church Organist: New interpretations of familiar hymns . . . Suitable for the Church or home
    Composer/Editor Sam Ellson
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1968) pp. 123
  • Lorenz's Organ Album No. 37: Three-Staff Voluntaries for the Church Organ
    Composer/Editor Robert Wolf
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1963) pp. 36
  • The Organ Portfolio Volume 26 Number 5 June 1963: A Bi-Monthly Magazine for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Ellen Jane Lorenz; Robert Wolf
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1963) pp. 36
  • One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
    Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
    Published By: Hansen Publications, Inc. (1962) pp. 66

Piano Solo

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    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 14
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    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2009) pp. 164
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    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 10
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    Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 15
  • Composer/Editor John Carter
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2004) pp. 15
  • May Jesus Christ be Praised!: Inspirational Settings for the Piano Soloist
    Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2002) pp. 46
  • Sweet Land of Liberty: The Phillip Keveren Series- Easy Piano - 15 Stirring Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2002) pp. 14
  • Big Gold Book of Medium Difficult Piano Solos
    Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Ken Barker
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2000) pp. 102
  • Creative Keyboard's Complete Church Pianist: Hymn Arrangements for Every Occasion
    Composer/Editor Gail Smith
    Published By: Creative Keyboard Publications (2000) pp. 186
  • Hymn Duets: With a Patriotic Medley for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Sid Richardson
    Published By: Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation (1999) pp. 54
  • Lee Evans Arranges Inspiration Songs: Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Lee Evans
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1993) pp. 14
  • Offertories for Piano
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; John B. Dykes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 26
  • The Church Pianist Volume 4 Number 6 July 1988: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; John B. Dykes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 10
  • Great Hymns Piano Book
    Composer/Editor Sid Engel
    Published By: Screen Gems - Columbia Publications (1974) pp. 24
  • Great Hymns Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor Sid Engel
    Published By: Screen Gems - Columbia Publications (1974) pp. 24
  • The Keyboard Ministry of John Innes: Artistic and Challenging Arrangements for the Piano
    Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1974) pp. 34
  • Roger Williams: Piano Solos Volume 1
    Composer/Editor Roger Williams
    Published By: Lexicon Music Company (1969) pp. 14
  • World's Favorite Hymn Variations for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Lawrence Grant
    Published By: Ashley Publications, Inc. (1969) pp. 30
  • Piano Arrangements of Great Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Don Whitman
    Published By: Standard Publishing Company (1951) pp. 28
  • The Sacred Pianist: Themes and Variations
    Composer/Editor William Stickles
    Published By: Charles H. Hansen Music Corporation (1949) pp. 62

Piano Solo: Optional Trumpet

  • Let Freedom Ring: Songs of God and Country for Solo Piano with Optional Instrumental Duet Parts
    Composer/Editor Bill Wolaver
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2002) pp. 44

Piano and Organ Duet

  • The Solid Rock: Hymns of the Faith for Organ and Piano Duet
    Composer/Editor Lyndell Leatherman
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 40
  • Let Freedom Ring: Patriotic Music for Organ and Piano
    Composer/Editor Lani Smith
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 28
  • Composer/Editor John Innes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 14
  • Eternal Father Strong to Save
    Composer/Editor David Schwoebel
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1996) pp. 2
  • Worship the King: Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editors Ron Sprunger; Linda Sprunger
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1993) pp. 9
  • Eternal Father: Hymn Duets for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editor John Kraus
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 42
  • Nielson & Young Sacred Keyboard Duets Volume II
    Composer/Editors Stephen Nielson; Ovid Young
    Published By: Lindsborg Press (1987) pp. 35
  • Sacred Keyboard Duets Volume II
    Composer/Editors Stephen Nielson; Ovid Young
    Published By: Lindsborg Press (1987) pp. 35
  • Hymns Triumphant: A Symphonic Choral Suite Based on Forty-Two Traditional Hymns
    Composer/Editor Lee Holdridge
    Published By: Cherry Lane Music Company (1981) pp. 15

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

  • Sacred Songs for Instruments: Melody and Harmony for Solo or Duet Performance
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 7

Instruments: Organ and Brass

Instruments: Organ and Trumpet

  • An American Tribute: A Suite of Patriotic Songs
    Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
    Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 6

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • Keyboard Duets: Sacred
    Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1970) pp. 32
  • 18 Hymn Duets: For Piano Four Hands with Words
    Composer/Editor Helen Lipscomb
    Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1963) pp. 40
  • 18 Hymn Duets: For Piano - Four Hands with Words
    Composer/Editor Helen Lipscomb
    Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1953) pp. 40

Voices: Organ and Voice

  • Cavalcade of Hymns and Sacred Songs: All Organ Deluxe Album Over 100 Selected Titles
    Composer/Editor Anonymous
    Published By: California Music Press (1963) pp. 161

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Hymns: 150 Beloved Hymns Piano / Vocal /Guitar
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 78

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #69
Text: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #101
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The Cyber Hymnal #1363
Text: Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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The Cyber Hymnal #1827
Text: God of the Living, in Whose Eyes
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The Cyber Hymnal #2626
Text: How Shall We Answer Terror's Cry?
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The Cyber Hymnal #3046
Text: I Sing the Birth Was Born Tonight
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The Cyber Hymnal #3690
Text: Let Glory Be to God on High
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The Cyber Hymnal #3735
Text: Lord, I Deserve Thy Deepest Wrath
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The Cyber Hymnal #4558
Text: Now Let Us All Arise and Sing
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The Cyber Hymnal #5131
Text: O Lord, to Us Thy Mercy Show
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The Cyber Hymnal #5178
Text: O Master of the Waking World
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The Cyber Hymnal #6294
Text: Sinners, Rejoice: Your Peace Is Made
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The Cyber Hymnal #6376
Text: Strong, Righteous Man of Galilee
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The Cyber Hymnal #6401
Text: Surrounded by a Host of Foes
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The Cyber Hymnal #7366
Text: When Gathering Clouds Around I View
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The Cyber Hymnal #7723
Text: We Worship Thee, O Crucified
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The Cyber Hymnal #7991
Text: Chaplain To The Forces
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The Cyber Hymnal #8358
Text: O Master Of The Waking World
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The Cyber Hymnal #9853
Text: Him Dead And Buried We Confess
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The Cyber Hymnal #10653
Text: O Jesus, Son of God, In Thee
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The Cyber Hymnal #11133
Text: Lord, Shall Thy Children Come To Thee?
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The Cyber Hymnal #11481
Text: Thou Awful God, Whose Righteous Ire
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Text: Great God, Who, Ready To Forgive
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The Cyber Hymnal #11691
Text: By Willful Sin The Man Who Wrongs
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The Cyber Hymnal #14196
Text: O Thou, With Whom, In Sweet Content
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Text: The Mourners Came At Break Of Day
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Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #425
Text: Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
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Worship and Rejoice #74
Text: Eternal Father, Strong to Save

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A Singing Faith #21

A Teaching Hymnal #124

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African American Heritage Hymnal #610

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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #316

Ambassador Hymnal #587

Ambassador Hymnal #600

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Ancient and Modern #536

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Ancient and Modern #623

Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.) #146

Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.) #160

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #69

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Baptist Hymnal 2008 #643

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Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #730

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Catholic Book of Worship III #492

Catholic Book of Worship III #493

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Catholic Book of Worship III #642

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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #14

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #396

Celebremos Su Gloria #79

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Chalice Hymnal #85

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Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #101

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Christian Worship (1993) #517

Christian Worship (1993) #542

Christian Worship #805

Christian Worship #896

Church Hymnal, Mennonite #526

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #260a

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #260b

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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #484

Common Praise (1998) #412

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Common Praise (1998) #567

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Common Praise #413

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Common Praise #603a

Community of Christ Sings #76

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Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #153

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Complete Mission Praise #122

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CPWI Hymnal #545

El Himnario #398

El Himnario Presbiteriano #398

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Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #418

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship #597

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship #756

Fiesta Jubilosa #104

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Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #746

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Glory to God #8

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Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #137

Himnos de Vida y Luz #315

Himnos de Vida y Luz #336

Hymnal Supplement 98 #906

Hymnal #300

Hymnal #540

Hymns and Psalms #379

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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #245

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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #356

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #273

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #285

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Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #480b

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #260a

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #260b

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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #484

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Hymns of Promise #54

Hymns of the Saints #6

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Hymns to the Living God #216

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Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #865

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Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #848

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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #539

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Lift Up Your Hearts #65

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Lift Up Your Hearts #523

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Lutheran Service Book #717

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Moravian Book of Worship #725

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One in Faith #752

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One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #637

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #128

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Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #376

Protestant Madagascar Hymnal, 2001 #582b

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Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #50B

Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #84

Psalms for All Seasons #85A

Psalms of Grace #91f

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #383

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Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #425

Rejoice Hymns #518

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Rejoice in the Lord #525

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Rejoice in the Lord #526

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RitualSong (2nd ed.) #1081

Sacred Songs of the Church #216

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Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #85

Sing Joyfully #459

Singing the Faith #517

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Small Church Music #424

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Small Church Music #3753

Songs of Faith and Praise #1022

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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #69

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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #475

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The Book of Praise #325

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The Celebration Hymnal #808

The Christian Life Hymnal #411

The Christian Life Hymnal #600

The Covenant Hymnal #293

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The Covenant Hymnal #729

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