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Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah

Light one candle to watch for Messiah

Author: Wayne L. Wold
Tune: TIF IN VELDELE
Advent Candle Lighting
Published in 5 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF
Audio files: Recording

Piano/Organ

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Author: Wayne L. Wold

Wayne L. Wold was born April 16, 1954 in Fosston, Minnesota. He presently serves as Associate Professor of Music and College Organist at Hood College in Frederick, MD. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Music degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, a Master of Sacred Music degree from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Professional Accomplishments: Over 200 compositions in print. Numerous articles, several hymn and anthem texts, and two books in print. Performed with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, in Lincoln Center, and in numerous churches across the U.S. and in Europe. Past president of R… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Light one candle to watch for Messiah
Title: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah
Author: Wayne L. Wold
Meter: 10.7.9.6
Language: English
Copyright: Text and arr © 1984 Fortress Press. From Three Songs for Advent, Augsburg Fortress 11-09949
Liturgical Use: Advent Candle Lighting
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With One Voice #630

With One Voice #630
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