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Hymns

A selection of Christian verse by modern masters such as Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts, and from the ancient liturgies of East and West.

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This is a selection of Christian poetry, mostly intended for congregational singing. Some are by modern masters such as Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts; but the collection also includes translations into English verse of prayers and hymns from the ancient liturgies of both West and East.

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1

Thus Angels Sung

By George Wither

A Christmas hymn from the seventeenth century, recalling the song the angels sang to the shepherds of Bethlehem.

2

Hearken to the Solemn Voice

By Charles Wesley

A hymn looking to the coming of Christ in judgement, sung at the Wesleys’ New Year’s Eve watch-nights.

3

A Collect for Christmas Eve

From The Sarum Missal

A short prayer from the Sarum Missal, for the night before Christmas.

4

Eternal Glory of the Sky

From The Roman Liturgy

A hymn for the morning, from the Mediaeval service books of the Roman Church.

5

Come, Holy Ghost, All-Quick’ning Fire

By Charles Wesley

A hymn addressed to the Holy Spirit as God’s royal seal upon the heart.

6

Let Us Extol the Cross’s Praise

By Adam of St Victor

A Sequence for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, from the Sarum Use.

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