REDEMPTION (Benham)

REDEMPTION (Benham)

Composer: Asahel Benham
Published in 2 hymnals


Audio files: MIDI

Composer: Asahel Benham

Asahel Benjamin was a teacher and compiler of music. he was born in New Hartford Connecticut. He was one of the few who, having no craft, devoted themselves to teaching. Like many others, he went from place to place, living on the avails of his schools, and finding them wherever he could. He taught mostly in the New England and Middle States. From American writers and compilers of sacred music by Frank J. Metcalf (New York; Cincinnati: Abingdon Press, 1925)  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: REDEMPTION (Benham)
Composer: Asahel Benham
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Incipit: 11356 53122 15117
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Hark! hark! glad tidings charm our ears


Hark! hark! glad tidings charm our ears,
Angelic music fills the spheres;
Earth spreads the sound with decent mirth,
A God, a God is born on earth!

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An American Christmas Harp #22

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