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[O happy day that fixed my choice] (Rimbault)

Composer (attributed to): Edward F. Rimbault

Edward Francis Rimbault PhD LLD United Kingdom 1816-1876. Born in Soho, London, England, son of an organist and composer of French descent, he was taught music by his father., Samuel Wesley, and Wiliam Crotch. At age 16 he became organist of the Swiss Church in Soho. He later became organist at various churches, including St Peter’s, Vere Street, and St John’s Wood Presbyterian Church. He edited many collections of music, journals, and publications of music, and arranged music compositions. In addition to editing or arranging contemporary operas, he had a strong interest in editing or arranging earlier English music. He studied the musical treatises in the library of Archbishop Tenison, one of the oldest public libraries in Londo… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [O happy day that fixed my choice] (Rimbault)
Composer (attributed to): Edward F. Rimbault (1854)
Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain
Incipit: 51235 12334 32132
Key: F Major
Source: William McDonald's Wesleyan Sacred Harp
Copyright: Public Domain
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Notes

This tune is likely the work of the composers named here, but has also been attributed to others as shown in the instances list above.

William J. Reynolds, in his Companion to Baptist Hymnal (1976) writes as follows:

“Happy Day appeared in William McDonald’s Wesleyan Sacred Harp (Boston, 1854), set to “Jesus, my All, to heaven is gone” with the present refrain, “Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away!” Doddridge’s hymn was given as an alternate text. It is quite possible that the tune was known prior to this date and appeared in earlier collections. McCutchan indicates that the hymn tune refrain is from a song by Edward F. Rimbault, entitled “Happy Land.” More than likely the rest of the tune was the work of some anonymous musician or musicians.” (p.161)

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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

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  • Hymn Tunes in Lower Keys: The Book to Grab When the Congregation Complains that the Hymns are Too High!
    Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2011) pp. 186

Piano Solo

  • Worship Suites: Incidental Music for Service and Sacrament
    Composer/Editor Don Wyrtzen
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 42
  • Hallelujah, What a Savior! Volume 2: Extraordinary Settings of Hymns, Spirituals, and Chants
    Composer/Editor Charity Book Putnam
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 13
  • Country Gospel Piano Solos: Mel Bay Presents
    Composer/Editor Gail Smith
    Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1996) pp. 4
  • Still Thankful: Arrangements for Piano Ministry
    Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1993) pp. 25
  • Proclaim the Glory: Piano Arrangements by Jan Sanborn
    Composer/Editor Jan Sanborn
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1988) pp. 22
  • Down Home with Paul Mickelson: 20 Gospel Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Paul Mickelson
    Published By: John W. Peterson Music Company (1987) pp. 60
  • Tapestry of Praise: Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Gail Smith
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1987) pp. 42
  • Just Hooked by Gospel: Keyboard Folio
    Composer/Editors Don Wyrtzen; Carol McMillen
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 25
  • Amazing Grace and Other Gospel Favorites: Arranged for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Jan Sanborn
    Published By: Gentry Publications (1973) pp. 25
  • World's Favorite Hymn Variations for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Lawrence Grant
    Published By: Ashley Publications, Inc. (1969) pp. 96
  • The Chapel Pianist Book One: Simplified Hymn Transcriptions
    Composer/Editor Eleanor Pankow
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1960) pp. 2
  • The Crusade Pianist Book 1: Arrangements of Famous Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1960) pp. 24
  • Classic Piano Hymn-Tune Transcriptions: For Radio and TV Programs and Piano Teaching Material
    Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
    Published By: The Moody Press (1959) pp. 23
  • Hymn Tune Fantasy No. 2
    Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
    Published By: Gospel Music (1943) pp. 6

Organ Solo

  • Precious Memories: Best Loved Gospel Songs Arranged for all Organs
    Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1983) pp. 43
  • The Joyce Jones Collection: Hymns & Preludes
    Composer/Editor Joyce Jones
    Published By: Bradley Publications (1978) pp. 13

Voices: Vocal Quartet

  • New Homecoming: 22 Great Quartet Sing-Alongs
    Composer/Editor Don Marsh
    Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1988) pp. 62
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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #439
Text: O Happy Day That Fixed My Choice
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