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PLAINFIELD (Kimball)

Composer: Jacob Kimball

Kimball, Jacob. (Topsfield, Massachusetts, February 15, 1761--July 24, 1826, Topsfield). He graduated from Harvard in 1780, studied law, taught school, and tried to make a living at various other occupations, with small success except in the field of music where he was regarded as an outstanding singer, teacher, and composer of his period. He edited Rural Harmony (Boston, 1793) which he followed with Essex Harmony (1800), and Essex Harmony, Part II (1802), which included the only tunes of his own composition which can now be identified as his, except those in the popular Village Harmony (1795) the later editions of which, down to 1821, were probably edited by him. There is evidence that he also wrote poetry, including a number of hymns, som… Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: PLAINFIELD (Kimball)
Composer: Jacob Kimball
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Incipit: 13123 42345
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

O Spirit of the Living God

O Spirit of the living God,
thou light and fire divine,
descend upon thy church once more,
and make it truly thine.
Fill it with love and joy and power,
with righteousness and peace;
till Christ shall dwell in human hearts,
and sin and sorrow cease.

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The Act of Consecration

Timeline

Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Colossians 3:16 Volume One: Congregational Hymn Arrangements
    Composer/Editors Michael W. Burt; David S. Winkler
    Published By: Benson Music Group, Inc. (1994) pp. 31
  • PedalPoint Volume 9 Number 2 January February March 1990: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Mark Hill
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1990) pp. 15
  • PedalPoint Volume 9 Number 2 January February March 1990: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Mark Hill
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1990) pp. 15
  • The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 162

Organ Solo

  • Cross of Jesus: Practical Organ Music for Holy Week
    Composer/Editors Dennis Eliot; Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 20
  • Alleluia! Alleluia!: Easy Organ Settings for Eastertide
    Composer/Editors Kate Dickey McEwen; Tom Birchwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2007) pp. 14
  • Rejoice!: Inspiring Organ Music of Praise
    Composer/Editors Michael Shea; Tom Birchwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2007) pp. 18
  • The Cross and the Crown: Compiled for the Busy Organist by James Southbridge
    Composer/Editors James Southbridge; Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 22
  • The Organist's Companion Volume 27 Number 3 March 2005 General, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Easter Season, Festivals: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
    Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; David L. Crouse
    Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (2005) pp. 25
  • The Organist Volume 102 Number 1 March 1998: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Tom Birchwood
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1998) pp. 16
  • Blessed Be the Name and Other Favorites for Organ
    Composer/Editors Eugene McCluskey; Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 32
  • Easy Organ Library Volume 13: A Collection of Organ Voluntaries for Church Use
    Composer/Editor Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1993) pp. 20
  • The Organist Volume 96 Number 1 March 1992: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
    Composer/Editors James Mansfield; Edward Broughton
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 20
  • Voluntaries on Early American Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Harold M. Best
    Published By: Abingdon Press (1974) pp. 3
  • One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
    Composer/Editor Anonymous
    Published By: Hansen Publications, Inc. (1962) pp. 7
  • 19 Organ Hymn-Tune Transcriptions: Registrations for Both Pipe and Electric Organs
    Composer/Editor George S. Schuler
    Published By: Zondervan Publishing House (1948) pp. 20

Piano Solo

  • The Essential Collection for the Church Pianist II: 55 Timeless Classics
    Composer/Editors Jane Holstein; Marianne Kim
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2016) pp. 126
  • The Fullness of His Love Hymn Heritage Series: Robert Lowry's Hymns of Grace and Glory for Piano Solo
    Composer/Editor Larry Shackley
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 16
  • Jesus Loves Even Me: Early Advanced Piano Solos
    Composer/Editor James Koerts
    Published By: SoundForth (2012) pp. 24
  • Modern Worship Hymns: 25 Songs for Today's Worshipper
    Composer/Editor Matt Redman
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2012) pp. 75
  • The Church Pianist Volume 27 Number 3 January February 2011: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Kimberly Snow
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2011) pp. 94
  • In the Power of Christ I Stand!: Hymns of Assurance for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Marty Parks
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2009) pp. 28
  • Amazing Love!: Today's Songs and Enduring Hymns for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2008) pp. 32
  • Prayludes for Spring: Flexible Piano Medleys for Lent, Easter and Pentecost
    Composer/Editor Ruth Elaine Schram
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 14
  • Tapestry of Praise: Best-Loved Hymns and Carols for Piano
    Composer/Editor Gina Y. Sprunger
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2008) pp. 16
  • Hymn Medleys: Classic Songs of Faith Arranged by Phillip Keveren
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2007) pp. 25
  • Hymn Medleys : Classic Songs of Faith
    Composer/Editor Phillip Keveren
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2007) pp. 25
  • 20 Contemporary Hymn Favorites for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor John E. Coates
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2006) pp. 60
  • Nearer, My God, to Thee: Moments of Meditation for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Shelley Helzerman Houser
    Published By: The FJH Music Company, Inc. (2005) pp. 16
  • His Eye Is on the Sparrow: Songs of Faith for the Piano Soloist
    Composer/Editor Kathy Smith
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2004) pp. 28
  • 33 Contemporary Hymns for Solo Piano: Yesterday's Songs for Today's Worship
    Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Bill Wolaver
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2003) pp. 69
  • Big Bronze Book of Hymns for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editors Ken Barker; Carol McMillen Tornquist; Richard Huggins
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2003) pp. 64
  • May Jesus Christ be Praised!: Inspirational Settings for the Piano Soloist
    Composer/Editor Marilynn Ham
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2002) pp. 36
  • PraiseHymns: Blended Worship Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Susan Naylor Callaway
    Published By: Daybreak Music (2001) pp. 29
  • Keyboard Meditations: Devotional Selections for the Piano Soloist
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2000) pp. 14
  • PedalPoint Volume 19 Number 4 July August September 2000: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
    Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Bobby L. Huguley, Jr.
    Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2000) pp. 22
  • Simple Gifts
    Composer/Editor Martha Sherrill Kelsey
    Published By: Church Street Music (2000) pp. 28
  • Big Red Book of EZ Piano Solos
    Composer/Editors Carol McMillen Tornquist; Ken Barker
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1998) pp. 14
  • Rags to Riches: Hymns & Gospel Songs a la Ragtime
    Composer/Editor Jolene Boyd
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 50
  • 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus: Piano Arrangements by Julie Boruff
    Composer/Editor Julie Boruff
    Published By: North Valley Publications (1997) pp. 9
  • My Savior First of All: Favorite Hymn Arrangements for Piano
    Composer/Editor Michael Cox
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1997) pp. 28
  • Praise Hymns for the Classical Pianist
    Composer/Editor Gail Smith
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1997) pp. 8
  • The Anthony Burger Collection: Arrangements for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
    Published By: Gaither Music Company (1997) pp. 7
  • Jesus Paid It All: Hymns of Atonement for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Richard Huggins
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1996) pp. 27
  • Medleys of Praise: Hymns and Choruses for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1996) pp. 46
  • Lord, We Praise You: Hymns and Praise Songs Arranged for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Jeff Bennett
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1995) pp. 34
  • The Church Pianist Volume 11 Number 3 January February 1995: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Michael Cox
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 10
  • American Tapestry: The Music from the Recording
    Composer/Editor Joseph M. Martin
    Published By: Malcolm Music (1994) pp. 59
  • This Is My Song: Hymn Arrangements and Service Music for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editors Bruce Greer; Anna Laura Page
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1993) pp. 19
  • Down Home with Paul Mickelson: 20 Gospel Piano Arrangements
    Composer/Editor Paul Mickelson
    Published By: John W. Peterson Music Company (1987) pp. 12
  • Keyboard Hymns and Spirituals: Unique Piano Stylings
    Composer/Editors Johnie Dean; Teresa Patterson Wilhelmi
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1985) pp. 30
  • The Church Pianist Volume 1 Number 5 May 1985: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
    Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Robert J. Hughes
    Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1985) pp. 50
  • The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
    Composer/Editor David Smither
    Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 162
  • Blessed Be the Name: Piano Preludes
    Composer/Editor Don Phillips
    Published By: Broadman Press (1979) pp. 16
  • Piano Portraits
    Composer/Editor Paul Mickelson
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1977) pp. 28
  • Rudy Atwood Piano Arrangements Vol. 3
    Composer/Editor Rudy Atwood
    Published By: Alma Records, Inc. (1964) pp. 24
  • The Chapel Pianist Book One: Simplified Hymn Transcriptions
    Composer/Editor Eleanor Pankow
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1960) pp. 6

Piano and Organ Duet

  • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Traditional and Contemporary Organ-Piano Duets
    Composer/Editors David Carnes; Beth Humber
    Published By: Genevox Music Group (1997) pp. 36
  • May Jesus Christ Be Praised: Duets for Piano & Organ
    Composer/Editors Jeff Bennett; Cindy Berry
    Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1997) pp. 18
  • A Song in My Heart: Gospel Duets for Piano and Organ
    Composer/Editor W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: Stamps-Baxter Music (1989) pp. 32

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • All Power & Majesty: Intermediate Through Lower Advanced Hymn Arrangements for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Sandra Zylsra
    Published By: Secret Place Music (2006) pp. 26

Voices: Organ and Voice

  • Cavalcade of Hymns and Sacred Songs: All Organ Deluxe Album Over 100 Selected Titles
    Composer/Editor Anonymous
    Published By: California Music Press (1963) pp. 129

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Songs that Changed the Church: Hymns: Piano Vocal Guitar
    Composer/Editor Matt Redman
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2009) pp. 65
  • Hymns: 150 Beloved Hymns Piano / Vocal /Guitar
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 206

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