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[I have heard of a land on the far away strand]

[I have heard of a land on the far away strand]

Composer: James C. Moore (1914)
Published in 92 hymnals


Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Composer: James C. Moore

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Tune Information

Title: [I have heard of a land on the far away strand]
Composer: James C. Moore (1914)
Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9 with refrain
Incipit: 12323 13454 53556
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Two Hundred One Hymn Tune Prelude Miniatures
    Composer/Editor Mark Winchester
    Published By: Frog Music (2005) pp. 112

Organ Solo

  • High and Lifted Up: Heartfelt Settings of Cherished Gospel Hymns
    Composer/Editor Marilyn L. Thompson
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 14

Piano Solo

  • Heavenly Highway Hymns: Gospel Stylings for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Roger Bennett
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1996) pp. 44

Piano and Organ Duet

  • Precious Memories: Classic Arrangements for Piano/Organ
    Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1993) pp. 50
  • Gospel Duets for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: Stamps-Baxter Music (1984) pp. 22

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Hymns We Love: Vocal / Piano
    Composer/Editor J. Sears
    Published By: Robbins Music Corporation (1968) pp. 120

Media

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #936
  • Four-part harmony, full-score (PDF, NWC)

Instances

Instances (1 - 21 of 21)
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African American Heritage Hymnal #591

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Bible Truth Hymns #433

ScoreAudio

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #936

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Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #147

Favorite Songs of the Church #208

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Hymns for Worship #204

My Mother's Hymn Book #4

New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #81

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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #277

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Precious Memories #20

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #763

Sacred Selections for the Church #384

Sacred Songs of the Church #842

Songs of the Church #513

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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #51

Standard Songs Of The Church #254

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The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #551

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #464

Text

Timeless Truths #380

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Total Praise #593

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Yes, Lord! #157

Include 71 pre-1979 instances
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