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The poem was set to music by Pelham Humfrey in the 17th century and posthumously published in Harmonia Sacra, Book 1 (1688). A typical performance takes about 3 minutes. [2] [3] His setting has been included in 10 hymnals, under such other titles as its opening line, "Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin, Where I Begun", but without always crediting him as composer, or Donne as the author of the words. [4]
The hymn has consistently been sung to a tune composed by Tullar, as originally sung in 1899. [1] Tullar originally composed the music for a different set of words, during an evangelistic campaign in Rutherford, New Jersey. [3] In his book Written Because, Tullar described how the composition had been inspired by an "almost-empty jelly dish": [2]
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; The Christian Year; The Church's One Foundation; Come Down, O Love Divine; Come Thou Almighty King; Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing; Come, O thou Traveller unknown; Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus; Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; Corpus Christi Carol; Crown Him with Many Crowns
The Hymn of Jesus, H. 140, Op. 37, is a sacred work by Gustav Holst scored for two choruses, semi-chorus, and full orchestra. It was written in 1917–1919 and first performed in 1920. It was written in 1917–1919 and first performed in 1920.
Canticle of Simeon (Nunc dimittis); Canticle of the Blessed Virgin (Magnificat); Canticle of the Three Children; Careworn Mother Stood Attending; Come, Creator Spirit; Come Down, O Love Divine
Christ songs are hymns to Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ. [2] Literary criticism makes it possible, on the basis of stylistic criteria, to elaborate Christ songs and liturgically used portions in the New Testament. [3] [4] In letters and texts some songs are quoted and mentioned, e.g. For example, the hymn to Christ in Philippians 2:6–11. It ...
A hymn is a type of song, and partially synonymous with devotional song, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. [1] The word hymn derives from Greek ὕμνος (hymnos), which means "a song of praise". [2]
"Christe, du Lamm Gottes" (lit. "Christ, you Lamb of God") is a Lutheran hymn, often referred to as the German Agnus Dei. Martin Luther wrote the words of the hymn as a translation of the Latin Agnus Dei from the liturgy of the mass.