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Geoffrey Beaumont CR (1903–1970) was an Anglican priest and monk of the Community of the Resurrection who was also a composer of popular songs and hymn tunes. After graduation he attended Ely Theological College and was ordained in 1932 to a curacy in Nunhead. During the war he served as a chaplain in the RNVR, for which he was awarded the MBE.
The hymn first appeared in Songs of Praise in 1931. [2] The hymn is sometimes performed by folk singers on account of the folk origins of its tune, notably by Martin Simpson during Prom 5 (Folk day - part 2) in the BBC Proms on July 20, 2008. [3] [4] An up tempo version can be found on Blyth Power's 1990 album Alnwick and Tyne. [5]
The duo along with others toured the UK in 2012 during their The Northern Celtic Islands Tour. [35] Guest performers included Stuart Townend, New Scottish Choir and Orchestra, Jonathan Rea, New Irish Arts, and Dr. Noël Tredinnick. In 2013, Keith and Kristyn embarked on the Hymns for the Christian Life Tour throughout North America. [36]
Hatherop lies in the southern part of the Cotswolds, a range of hills designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is approximately 30 miles (48 km) south-east of Gloucester. It is situated about 9 miles (14 km) east of Cirencester and 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Fairford. [4] Close by are the parishes of Coln St. Aldwyns and Quenington.
A hymn tune is the melody of a musical composition to which a hymn text is sung. Musically speaking, a hymn is generally understood to have four-part (or more) harmony , a fast harmonic rhythm (chords change frequently), with or without refrain or chorus.
The Primitive Baptist Hymnal: a choice collection of hymns and tunes of early and late composition (1881) [571] Hymn and Tune Book for Use in Old School or Primitive Baptist Churches (1886) [572] Harp of Ages; Old Baptist Hymns (2012) Old School Hymnal; Primitive Baptist Hymn Book; The Good Old Songs; Songs of Faith (Double Oak Press) (2000)
The most important hymn book of Pietism was the Freylinghausen hymnal published in Halle in 1704, which contained about 1,500 songs in two volumes. Pietism was of great importance to hymn writing until the end of the eighteenth century. Musically, in the high and late Baroque many valuable, heartfelt hymn tunes were composed.
The tune is a more elemental distillation of earlier forms, such as "The Hielan's o' Scotland' [16] and "By the Banks of the Bann," also compiled in Joyce (1909). [17] The words of "Be Thou My Vision" were first combined with this tune in 1919 (harmonised by Leopold L Dix, 1861-1935), [2] and in a new version harmonised by David Evans in 1927. [18]