Latin-English hymns
Cross-posted with Chant CafeHere is a catalog of the hymn translations I have made so far from Latin to English, listed with their usage, according to the Liber Hymnarius.Most are not on the internet,...
View ArticleThe Strife is O'er - rhythm question
Do you play something (pedal or low D or whatever,) on the downbeat of the song - the first "rest" before the Alleluia's?Please vote - yay or nay!
View ArticleO Sacred Head
Just curious...this is such a great hymn. How many are planning on singing it this weekend at Mass?
View ArticleCome down, O Love divine
One of the most venerable hymns in the English language is "Come down, O Love divine," with words supplied by Richard F. Littledale's translation of the 15th century text by Bianco da Sena, and...
View ArticleThrid verse 'O God beyond all praising'
Third verse for Thaxted Does anyone have a third verse for 'O God beyond all praising'? I swear I have used one for an ordination, but I cannot find it. I realize there are only two verses in the...
View ArticleMatthew Meloche Propers
hello!I've been unable to find information about Matthew Meloche Properscan somebody help?Are there EXAMPLES online?
View Article"God Is Red" --Christianity (and hymnody) in China.
I read this book in one sitting last night. The author, Liao Yiwu, is a not a Christian, but has spent half his life "capturing extraordinary stories from ordinary people." Each of the 18 chapters has...
View ArticleNew Hymnal
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will soon debut its new hymnal, entitled “Glory to God.” The chair of the hymnal editorial committee, Mary Louise Bringle, has written an article explaining some of the...
View ArticleHymn Text revisions in Worship IV
Original Text:Hail the day that sees him rise,Ravished from our wishful eyes!Christ, awhile to mortals given,Re-ascends his native heav'n.There the pompous triumph waits,“Lift your heads, eternal...
View ArticleHymns for Sunday Lent V
I'm organising music for a student retreat. I often substitute a suitable hymn for the Introit. I would like to know if you think that the Hymn "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" (Paraphrase of Psalm...
View ArticleIs Worship IV a Catholic Hymnal?
Our forum has been honored to have the participation of two of the editors of Worship IV, including the chair of the final reviewing committee for hymn texts, Fr. Ron Krisman. These discussions have...
View ArticleVatican II Hymnal SATB Hymns
To whomever it may concern,I just received my copy of the Vatican II Hymnal. It looks beautifully done.Are there practice resources for the hymns and the SATB parts for the hymns? I'm in a position to...
View ArticleThaxted - four part choral harmony
Any one have a four part choral copy of verse 2 of Thaxted - O God, Beyond All Praising? Verse 2 of the 3 verse version begin as follow: The flow'r of earthly splendor in time must surely die...
View ArticleThree Days; M.D. Ridge, Roman Catholic, OCP publisher, THAXtd
A self-taught, grandmotherly guitar picker, children's RE teacher and musician from W.Virginia best known for PARABLE, M.D. Ridge stunned me about five years ago with this hymntext. It seems to have...
View ArticleOn changing hymn texts
As mentioned on a recent thread on the Chant Cafe, Liturgicam Authenticam legislates a kind of conservatism regarding hymn texts in #108. Sung texts and liturgical hymns have a particular importance...
View ArticleIs the Vatican II Hymnal a Catholic Hymnal?
When a similarly-titled thread was opened this past Saturday, it was Worship IV being scrutinized. The author referred to many of the non-Catholic hymn contributors to Worship IV, and closed with these...
View ArticleText for discussion (Worship IV): My Elder Son, Go Work Today!
I'm certainly enjoying the numerous discussions flying about here with Fr. Krisman and Fr. Chepponis. I wouldn't have bought the Worship IV hymnal for my congregation anyway (love the St. Michael!),...
View ArticleA Text for Discussion
In another thread, Fr. Krisman provided the following text which appears in Worship IV. I would like to discuss its merits and shortcomings, not with any bad faith, but as an exercise that will...
View ArticleWorship IV: What POSITIVE text changes have you found?
There have been many comments about the hymns in Worship IV on this forum. I think that’s a good thing, as long as the discussions continue to remain intelligent and respectful, even if some folks...
View ArticleHymn writing competition
http://www.togetherinsong.orgCatholics would do well to also have competitions.
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