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Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

Author: St. John of Damascus; J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 387 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns

Jesu, Thou joy of loving hearts!

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 574 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns First Line: Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts! Text Sources: Latin, 11th cent.; from Jubilus rithmicus de amore Jesu

The Day of Resurrection

Author: St. John of Damascus; J. M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 531 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; the passover of gladness, the passover of God. From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky, our Christ hath brought us over, with hymns of victory. 2 Our hearts be pure from evil, that we may see aright the Lord in rays eternal of resurrection light; and listening to his accents, may hear, so calm and plain, his own "All hail!" and, hearing, may raise the victor strain. 3 Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth the song begin! Let the round world keep triumph, and all that is therein! Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend, for Christ the Lord hath risen, our joy that hath no end. United Methodist Hymnal, 1989

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LYONS

Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 857 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Johann Michael Haydn Topics: Church Year Christ the King; Creation; God As Ancient of Days; God's Faithfulness; God as King; God's Mercy; God's Providence; Peacemakers; Trust in God; Hymns About Worship Tune Sources: W. Gardiners Sacred Melodies, 1815 Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 51123 14432 51123 Used With Text: O Worship the King (Psalm 104)

[We praise Thee, O God]

Appears in 17 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Goss, 1800-1880 Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 35432 17143 21762 Used With Text: Te Deum

GLORIA PATRI

Appears in 96 hymnals Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Gloria Patri Tune Sources: Old Scottish chant Incipit: 17123 43221 Used With Text: Glory Be to the Father

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Hail, Gladdening Light

Author: Rev. John Keble (1792-1866) Hymnal: The Hymnal #A83 (1950) Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Ancient Hymns First Line: Hail, gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured Lyrics: Hail gladdening Light, of His pure glory poured Who is the immortal Father, heavenly, blest, Holiest of holies, Jesus Christ, our Lord! Now we are come to the sun's hour of rest, The lights of evening round us shine, We hymn the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit divine. Worthiest art Thou at all times to be sung With undefiled tongue, Son of our God, Giver of life, alone: Therefore in all the world Thy glories, Lord, they own. Amen. Tune Title: SEBASTE

O gladsome Light, O Grace

Author: Robert Bridges Hymnal: The Hymnal #A82 (1950) Meter: 6.6.7.6.6.7 Topics: Ancient Hymns and Canticles Ancient Hymns Lyrics: 1 O gladsome light, O Grace Of God the Father's face, Th' eternal splendor wearing; Celestial, holy, blest, Our Saviour Jesus Christ, Joyful in Thine appearing! 2 Now, ere day fadeth quite, We see the evening light, Our wonted hymn outpouring; Father of might unknown, Thee, His incarnate Son, And Holy Ghost adoring. 3 To Thee of right belongs All praise of holy songs, O Son of God, Life Giver; Thee, therefore, O Most High, The world doth glorify, And shall exalt forever. Amen. Tune Title: NUNC DIMITTIS

Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon)

Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #672d (1917) Topics: Doxologies, Ancient Hymns and Canticles First Line: Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace Lyrics: 1 LORD, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy word. 2 For mine eyes have seen: Thy salvation. 3 Which Thou hast prepared: before the face of all people; 4 To be a light to lighten the Gentiles: and to be the glory of Thy people Israel. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: NUNC DIMITTIS (THE SONG OF SIMEON)

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John Leland

1754 - 1841 Person Name: John Leland, 1754-1841 Topics: Doxologies, Ancient Hymns, and Canticles Author of "Lord, keep us safe this night" in Methodist Hymn and Tune Book Leland, John, an American Baptist minister, was born at Grafton, Massachusetts, on May 15th, 1754, and began to preach at the age of 20. From 1776 to 1790 he was in Virginia, and thereafter in Massachusetts, mostly at Cheshire. He died Jan. 14, 1841. His Sermons, Addresses, Essays and Autobiography were published by his niece, Miss L. F. Greene, at Lanesboro, Massachusetts, in 1845. His influence seems to have been equalled by his peculiarities. We hear of his "restless activity and roving disposition"; his "mad devotion to politics," wherein he had much local and temporary weight; his "ready wit and endless eccentricities;" as also of his high character. Of the hymns which have been ascribed to him, some on doubtful authority, the following are the most important:— 1. The day is past and gone, The evening, &c. Evening. This is in universal American use, and Leland's claim to the authorship has never been disputed, although it is supported by no known particulars. It was first made widely known by the invaluable Hartford Selection (Congregational) of 1799. Its first appearance, so far as known, was in Philomela, or, A Selection of Spiritual Songs, by George Roberts, Petersburg,1792, No. 82. 2. 0 when shall I see Jesus! The Christian Race. This vigorous lyric is ascribed by Dr. Hitchcock, in Hymns and Songs of Praise, 1874, to Leland. It has generally been regarded as anonymous, and is of uncertain date, cir. 1807, or probably earlier. 3. Christians, if your hearts are warm. Holy Baptism. Adult. The only hymn by Leland which can be authenticated by date and circumstances is this familiar doggerel:— "Christians, if your hearts are warm, Ice and snow can do no harm." Dr. Belcher says, in his Historical Sketches of Hymns, &c, 1859, that it was written for one of Leland's large baptisms in Virginia, 1779. [Rev. Frank M. Bird, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

1525 - 1594 Person Name: Giovanni P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-1594 Topics: Ancient Hymns (Pre-Reformation) Composer of "VICTORY" in Great Hymns of the Faith Giovanni Pierluigi (da Palestrina) Italy 1525-1594. Born at Palestrina, Italy, near Rome, then part of the Papal States to Neopolitan parents. As a youth he became a chorister at the Santa Maria Maggiore basilica in the Rome Diocese. This allowed him to learn literature and music. In 1540 he moved to Rome, where he studied in the school ofr the Hugenot, Claude Goudimel. He also studied with Robin Mallapert and Firmin Lebel. Orlando Di Lasso was also a musical advisor to him. From 1544-1551 he was organist at the Cathedral of St Agapito, the principle church of his native city. In 1547 he married Lucrezia Gori, and they had four children: Rodolfo, Angelo, Iginio, and a daughter. In 1551 Pope Julius III (previously Bishop of Palestrina) appointed him ‘maestro di cappella’, or musical director of the Cappella Giulia (choir). Pierluigi dedicated his first published compositions to Pope Julius III (1554), known as ‘the book of Masses’. It was the first book of masses by a native composer, since most sacred works in those days were from low countries (France or Spain). In 1555 Pope Paul IV ordered that all papal choristers should be clerical. As Pierluigi married early in life and had four children, he was unable to continue in the chapel as a layman. During the next decade he held positions similar to his Julian Chapel appointment at other chapels and churches in Rome, including St John Lateran (1555-1560), and Santa Maria Maggiore (1561-1566). In 1571 he returned to the Julian Chapel and remained at St Peter’s for the rest of his life. The 1570s was a decade of difficulty for him, as he lost his brother, two sons, and his wife in three separate outbreaks of plague (1572-1575-1580). In 1578 he was given the title of ‘Master of Music’ at the Vatican Basilica. He thought of becoming a priest at this time, but instead married a wealthy widow, Virginia Formoli, in 1581, widow of a wealthy merchant, which gave him financial independence (he was not well-paid as choirmaster). He spent considerable time administering to her fortune, but also was able to compose prolifically until his death. He also helped to found an association of professional musicians called the Vertuosa Compagnia dei Musici. He died in Rome of pleurisy. He left hundreds of compositions, including 1045 masses, 68 offertories, 140 madrigals, 300+ motets, 72 hymns, 35 magnificats, 11 litanies and several sets of lamentations. There are two comprehensive editions of his works: a 33-volume edition published by Breitkopf and Hartel, in Leigzig, Germany, between 1862-1894, edited by Franz Xaver Habert, and a 34-volume edition published in the mid 20th century by Fratelli Scalera, in Rome, Italy, edited by R Casimiri and others. As a Renaissance musician and composer of sacred music he was the best known 16th century representative of the Roman School of musical composition. He had a long-lasting influence on the development of church and secular music in Europe, especially on the development of counterpoint, his work considered the culmination of Renaissance polyphony. Very famous in his day, he was considered by some the legendary ‘savior of church music’. A 2009 film was produced by German television about him, titled: ‘Palestrina – Prince of Music’. John Perry

Synesius of Cyrene, Bishop of Ptolemais

370 - 430 Person Name: Synesius of Cyrene, c. 375-430 Topics: Ancient Hymns Author of "Lord Jesus, Think on Me" in Worship and Service Hymnal Synesius, a native of Cyrene, born circa 375. His descent was illustrious. His pedigree extended through seventeen centuries, and in the words of Gibbon, "could not be equalled in the history of mankind." He became distinguished for his eloquence and philosophy, and as a statesman and patriot he took a noble stand. When the Goths were threatening his country he went to the court of Arcadius, and for three years tried to rouse it to the dangers that were coming on the empire. But Gibbon says, ”The court of Arcadius indulged the zeal, applauded the eloquence, and neglected the advice of Synesius." In 410 he was made Bishop of Ptolemaïs, but much against his will. He died in 430. Synesius's opinions have been variously estimated. That he was imbued with the Neo-Platonic philosophy there is no doubt but that he was a semi-Christian, as alleged by Mosheim or that he denied the doctrine of the Resurrection as stated directly by Gibbon [see Decline and Fall, vol. ii.]; and indirectly by Bingham [see Christian Antiq., Lond., 1843, i., pp. 464-5] is very doubtful. Mr. Chatfield, who has translated his Odes in his Songs and Hymns of the Greek Christian Poets, 1876, contends that his tenth Ode "Lord Jesus, think on me," proves that he was not a semi-Christian, and that he held the doctrine of the Resurrection. The first is clear: but the second is open to doubt. He certainly prays to the Redeemer: but there is nothing in the hymn to shew that he looked upon the Redeemer as being clothed in His risen body. This tenth ode is the only Ode of Synesius, which has come into common use. The original Odes are found in the Anth. Graeca Carm. Christ, 1871, p. 2 seq., and Mr. Chatfield's trs. in his Songs, &c, 1876. Synesius's Odes have also been translation by Alan Stevenson, and included in his The Ten Hymns of Synesius, Bishop of Tyreore, A.D. 410 in English Verse. And some Occasional Pieces by Alan Stevenson, LL.B. Printed for Private Circulation, 1865. -- Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

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