Come and Praise (Words and Music)

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It is believed he wrote it to comfort his mother who lived in Ireland, whilst he had moved to Canada. If the condition is critical to your decision to purchase, then please contact us and we will let you know our view of its condition. Yes, while of course there were times that we’d much rather have been at home than school and the school dinners often left a lot to be desired - “soggy semolina, soggy semolina” anyone? The hymn focuses on the Lord as our “rock of peace” who lifts in times of trouble and provides hope to those who follow him. Books with an ISBN number (this one included) are all offered for sale in a reasonable condition or better: some may be in very good, near fine, or fine condition.

Most famously used by Edward Elgar in his oratorio of the same name as the soul of the old man, Gerontius, crosses the threshold of death into purgatory. The words ally closely to John Wesley’s insistence that God’s grace is universally available to every human being. The text has been set by many fine composers, most notably, Ralph Vaughan Williams, but the hymn is best known to the tune “Luckington” by Dr. Frederick William Faber was an Anglican priest from Yorkshire who, converted to Catholicism in 1845.

Includes both the original words by David Lynch ("You gotta have love…") and alternative words by Geoffrey Gardiner. We're ending the list with some of the really traditional offerings from a school assembly soundtrack. The author suggests that the passage of scripture in John’s Gospel where Jesus washes the disciple’s feet, was in the back of his mind as he wrote the hymn. Another song which might not be instantly recognisable from its title but by the time the chorus kicks in, you'll probably be able to sing it word for word.

For I can just honestly say these hymns were a crucial part of my own spiritual, moral and religious development. Like all the others on our list, this hymn has a chorus that once it's in your head, you'll struggle to get it out.Combines Come and Praise 1 and 2, giving you the words for 149 traditional and contemporary hymns and songs in one volume. This very popular hymn, also known as “Here I am, Lord” was written in 1981 by the American catholic composer, Dan Schutte. The music arrangements have been simplified where possible, and many provide a part for a melody instrument as well as piano score and guitar chords. It is set to the melody of a chorus from Handel’s oratorio, Judas Maccabaeus, “See, the Conquering hero comes”.

It is a popular hymn with various references to scripture and a hopeful message that resonates with Christians across the world. It was paired with the tune “Sine Nomine” by Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1906 on the publication of the new English Hymnal.It was translated into English in 1708 and the verses were revised in 1749, Charles Wesley adding a verse. The tune “Cwm Rhondda” was written by John Hughes in 1905 and is most effective in its use of repeated words for greater emphasis of the text. The songs were selected because they are based in Judaeo-Christian tradition, but appeal to people from a wide range of faith backgrounds.