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Blest are the pure in heart
Author: Rev. John Keble Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 403 hymnals Topics: Christian Character Used With Tune: ST. AUGUSTINE
Blest are the pure in heart
"Jesus only"
Author: Edward Caswall Appears in 1,044 hymnals Topics: Christ Character of; Christ Jesus; Christians Love for Christ; Communion of Saints With Christ First Line: Jesus, the very thought of thee Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee,
With sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far thy face to see
And in thy presence rest.
2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,
Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than thy blest name,
O Saviour of mankind!
3 O Hope of every contrite heart!
O Joy of all the meek!
To those who fall, how kind thou art!
How good to those who seek!
4 But what to those who find? Ah! this,
Nor tongue nor pen can show;
The love of Jesus, what it is,
None but his loved ones know.
5 Jesus, our only joy be thou,
As thou our prize wilt be;
Jesus, be thou our glory now,
And through eternity. Used With Tune: HEBER
"Jesus only"
Conformed to Thee
Author: C. Wesley Appears in 111 hymnals Topics: Living His Life Christian Character; Living His Life Christian Character First Line: When, my Savior, shall I be Lyrics: 1 When, my Saviour, shall I be
Perfectly conformed to thee?
Poor and vile in my own eyes,
Only in thy wisdom wise;
2 Only thee content to know,
Ignorant of all below;
Only guided by thy light,
Only mighty in thy might?
3 Fully in my life express
All the hights of holiness;
Sweetly let my spirit prove
All the depths of humble love. Used With Tune: HOLLEY
Conformed to Thee
VENI EMMANUEL
Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 309 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Healey Willan Topics: Biblical Characters David; Biblical Characters Jesse; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Hymns Suitable for Use with Children; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Advent; Covenant; Freedom; God Deliverance; Jesus Christ Example; Joy; Justice; Light; Nation; Peace (World); Processionals (Opening of Worship); Unity; Wisdom; Advent 1 Year A; Advent 2 Year A; Advent 3 Year A; Advent 4 Year A; Proper 22 Year A; Advent 1 Year B; Advent 2 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Advent 2 Year C; Advent 4 Year C; Proper 27 Year C; Reign of Christ Year C Tune Sources: 13th century plainsong melody Tune Key: e minor Incipit: 13555 46543 4531 Used With Text: O come, O come, Emmanuel (Oh, viens Jésus, oh, viens Emmauel)
VENI EMMANUEL
ADESTE FIDELES
Meter: Irregular Appears in 1,425 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Francis Wade Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Angels; Biblical Characters Shepherds; Choruses and Refrains; Christian Year Christmas; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ Divinity; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Lord of Life; Music and Singing; Processionals (Opening of Worship); Responses Antiphonal; Service Music Gathering, Call to Worship, Greeting; Advent 4 Year A; Christmas Day 2 Year A; Advent 4 Year B; Christmas Eve Year B; Christmas Day 1 Year B; Advent 1 Year C; Christmas Eve Year C; Christmas Day 2 Year C Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 11512 55323 43211 Used With Text: O Come, All Ye Faithful
ADESTE FIDELES
GLORIA
Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 237 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Edward Shippen Barnes Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; Adoration and Praise; Angels; Biblical Characters Joseph; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus; Biblical Characters Shepherds; Biblical Places Bethlehem; Christian Year Christmas; Glory; God Glory; Humility; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Responses Antiphonal; Christmas Eve Year A; Christmas Eve Year B; Christmas Day 1 Year C Tune Sources: French carol melody Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 33355 43323 53213 Used With Text: Angels We Have Heard on High (Les anges dans nos campagnes_
GLORIA
Conformed to Thee
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: Christ in Song #187 (1908) Topics: Living His Life Christian Character; Living His Life Christian Character First Line: When, my Savior, shall I be Lyrics: 1 When, my Saviour, shall I be
Perfectly conformed to thee?
Poor and vile in my own eyes,
Only in thy wisdom wise;
2 Only thee content to know,
Ignorant of all below;
Only guided by thy light,
Only mighty in thy might?
3 Fully in my life express
All the hights of holiness;
Sweetly let my spirit prove
All the depths of humble love. Languages: English Tune Title: HOLLEY
Conformed to Thee
The Beatitudes
Hymnal: Christ in Song #468 (1908) Topics: Living His Life Christian Character; Living His Life Christian Character First Line: Blessed are the poor in spirit Lyrics: Blessed are the poor in spirit:
for theirs is the kingdom of heav'n.
Blessed are they that mourn:
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek:
for they they inherit the earth.
Blessed are they that do hunger and thirst for righteousness;
for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful:
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart:
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers:
for they shall be called God's children.
Blessed are they which are persecuted
for righteousness' sake.
Blessed are ye when men shall revile you and speak all manner of evil against you
falsely for my sake.
Rejoice and be exceeding glad,
your reward is in heav'n.
Languages: English Tune Title: MOUNT OLIVE
The Beatitudes
O speed thee, Christian, on thy way
Author: Anonymous Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #361 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christian Character and Life Languages: English
O speed thee, Christian, on thy way
Hans G. Nägeli
1773 - 1836 Person Name: J. G. Nägeli, 1768-1836 Topics: Christian Character Composer of "DENNIS" in The Book of Common Praise Johann G. Nageli (b. Wetzikon, near Zurich, Switzerland, 1773; d. Wetzikon, 1836) was an influential music educator who lectured throughout Germany and France. Influenced by Johann Pestalozzi, he published his theories of music education in Gangbildungslehre (1810), a book that made a strong impact on Lowell Mason. Nageli composed mainly" choral works, including settings of Goethe's poetry. He received his early instruction from his father, then in Zurich, where he concentrated on the music of. S. Bach. In Zurich, he also established a lending library and a publishing house, which published first editions of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and music by Bach, Handel, and Frescobaldi.
Bert Polman
Hans G. Nägeli
W. H. Havergal
1793 - 1870 Person Name: William Henry Havergal (1793-1870) Topics: Christian Character Adapter of "FRANCONIA" in Common Praise (1998) Havergal, William Henry, M.A, son of William Havergal, was born at High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 1793, and was educated at St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford (B.A. 1815, M.A. 1819). On taking Holy Orders he became in 1829 Rector of Astley, Worcestershire; in 1842, Rector of St. Nicholas, Worcester; and in 1860, Rector of Shareshill, near Wolverhampton. He was also Hon. Canon in Worcester Cathedral from 1845. He died April 18, 1870. His hymns, about 100 in all, were in many instances written for special services in his own church, and printed as leaflets. Several were included in W. Carus Wilson's Book of General Psalmody, 1840 (2nd ed., 1842); and in Metrical Psalms & Hymns for Singing in Churches, Worcester, Deighton, 1849, commonly known as the Worcester Diocesan Hymn Book, and of which he was the Editor. In Life Echoes, 1883, his hymns are given with those of Miss Havergal. Of those in common use the greater part are in Mercer, and Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory. Although his hymns are all good, and two or three are excellent, it is not as a hymnwriter but as a musician that Canon Havergal is best known. His musical works and compositions included, in addition to numerous individual hymn tunes and chants, the Gresham Prize Service, 1836; the Gresham Prize Anthem, 1845; Old Church Psalmody, 1849; History of the Old 100th Psalm tune, 1854, &c. He also reprinted Ravenscroft’s Psalter of 1611. His hymns in common use include:—
1. Blessed Jesus, lord and Brother. School Festivals, 1833. Published in Life Echoes, 1883.
2. Brighter than meridian splendour. Christ the glory of His Church. 1830. Published in W. C. Wilson's Book of General Psalms, 1840; the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849, &c.
3. Christians, awake to joy and praise. Christmas Carol, c. 1860. Printed on broadsheet, with music by the author, and sold on behalf of the Lancashire Cotton Distress Fund.
4. Come, Shepherds, come, 'tis just a year. Christmas Carol. 1860. Published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory,
5. For ever and for ever, Lord. Missions, 1866, for the Church Mission Society. Published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, and the Life Echoes, 1883.
6. Hallelujah, Lord, our voices. Sunday. 1828. Published in W. C. Wilson's Book of General Psalms, 1840; the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849; Life Echoes, 1883, &c.
7. Heralds of the Lord of glory. Missions. First sung in Astley Church, Sep. 23, 1827. Published in Miss Havergal's Starlight through the Shadows, 1880; Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, &c.
8. Hosanna, raise the pealing hymn. Praise to Christ, 1833, and first sung in Astley Church, June 9, 1833. Published in W. C. Wilson's Book of General Psalmody, 1840; the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849; Life Echoes 1883, &c.
9. How vast the field of souls. Missions. 1858. Printed for Shareshill Church Miss. Anniversary, 1863, and published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, and the Life Echoes, 1883.
10. In doubt and dread dismay. Missions. Written in 1837, and published in W. C. Wilson's Book of General Psalmody, 1840; the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849, &c.
11. Jerusalem the golden, The home of saints shall be. Heaven. Published in Life Echoes, 1883.
12. My times are in Thy hand, Their best, &c. 1860. Published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, the Records of the author's life and work, and Life Echoes, 1883. The editor of the Records says (p. 159) "this hymn has been much appreciated, and well illustrates the devotional and cheerful spirit of the writer."
13. No dawn of holy light. Sunday. 1825. Printed in 1831 on a leaflet, and published in W. C. Wilson's Book of General Psalmody, 1840; the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849; Life Echoes, 1883, &c.
14. Our faithful God hath sent us. Harvest. Written at Shareshill in 1863, for a Harvest Festival. Published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory 1872, and Life Echoes, 1883.
15. Shout, 0 earth! from silence waking. Praise to Jesus for Redemption. 1841. Published in the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849; Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, &c.
16. So happy all the day. Christmas Carol, c. 1834. Published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872.
17. Soon the trumpet of salvation. Missions. 1826. Published in Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872.
18. To praise our Shepherd's [Saviour's] care. The Good Shepherd. Written after witnessing the death of Elizabeth Edwards, aged 12, of St. Nicholas, Worcester, and printed as a leaflet. Published in W. C. Wilson's Book of General Psalmody, 1840; the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849; Life Echoes, &c, 1883. The author also published a Memoir of the child.
19. Widely 'midst the slumbering nations. Missions. 1828. Published in the Worcester Psalms & Hymns, 1849; Snepp's Songs of Grace & Glory, 1872, &c.
In addition to these hymns, his carols, "How grand, and how bright," "Our festal morn is come," and others are annotated under their respective first lines. Most of these carols and hymns were reprinted in Christmas Carols & Sacred Songs, Chiefly by the Rev. W. H. Havergal, London, Nisbet, 1869.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
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Havergal, W. H., p. 498, i. Other hymns are: —
1. Lord, if judgments now are waking. Second Advent. Published in W. Carus Wilson's Book of General Psalmody, 1840; in Kennedy, 1863, &c.
2. Remember, Lord, Thy word of old displayed. Missions. "Composed for a special prayer-meeting for missionary labourers, held in the author's schoolroom, in the parish of St. Nicholas's, Worcester." (W. F. Stevenson's Hymns for Church and Home, 1873, where the original text is also given.)
It must be noted that No. 17, at p. 498, ii., "Soon the trumpet of salvation," was first published in A Collection of Original Airs adapted to Hymns, &c, 1826.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
W. H. Havergal
Ralph Vaughan Williams
1872 - 1958 Person Name: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 Topics: Christian Character Composer of "DOWN AMPNEY" in Common Praise (1998) Through his composing, conducting, collecting, editing, and teaching, Ralph Vaughan Williams (b. Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England, October 12, 1872; d. Westminster, London, England, August 26, 1958) became the chief figure in the realm of English music and church music in the first half of the twentieth century. His education included instruction at the Royal College of Music in London and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as additional studies in Berlin and Paris. During World War I he served in the army medical corps in France. Vaughan Williams taught music at the Royal College of Music (1920-1940), conducted the Bach Choir in London (1920-1927), and directed the Leith Hill Music Festival in Dorking (1905-1953). A major influence in his life was the English folk song. A knowledgeable collector of folk songs, he was also a member of the Folksong Society and a supporter of the English Folk Dance Society. Vaughan Williams wrote various articles and books, including National Music (1935), and composed numerous arrangements of folk songs; many of his compositions show the impact of folk rhythms and melodic modes. His original compositions cover nearly all musical genres, from orchestral symphonies and concertos to choral works, from songs to operas, and from chamber music to music for films. Vaughan Williams's church music includes anthems; choral-orchestral works, such as Magnificat (1932), Dona Nobis Pacem (1936), and Hodie (1953); and hymn tune settings for organ. But most important to the history of hymnody, he was music editor of the most influential British hymnal at the beginning of the twentieth century, The English Hymnal (1906), and coeditor (with Martin Shaw) of Songs of Praise (1925, 1931) and the Oxford Book of Carols (1928).
Bert Polman
Ralph Vaughan Williams
