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Ah well it is that God should read

Author: Grace Aguilar

Grace Aguilar was a prolific Jewish writer of history, poetry, and fiction. She was the daughter of Sephardic Jews from Portugal who moved to London to escape the Inquisition. She was born June 2, 1816 in London. In early childhood she contracted an illness that left her frail and vulnerable to a number of illnesses throughout her life. Her mother taught her religion and her father read and instructed her in Jewish history. She also was interested in science and nature. She started writing stories and poetry as a child and continued writing throughout her life. Since the Jewish scriptures had not been translated into English, she would go to Protestant churches to hear the sermon and scriptures in English. Because of illness, she went to F… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Ah well it is that God should read
Author: Grace Aguilar
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

NEUMARK

Published in 1657 (see above) WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT is also known as NEUMARK. Johann S. Bach (PHH 7) used the tune in its isorhythmic shape (all equal rhythms) in his cantatas 21, 27, 84, 88, 93, 166, 179, and 197. Many Lutheran composers have also written organ preludes on this tune. WER NUR DEN…

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Union Hymnal for Jewish Worship #d6

Union Hymnal, Songs and Prayers for Jewish Worship. 3rd ed. Revised and enlarged. #89

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