Today's hymn has a wonderful recording. The intro is so long I thought there was no singing, but the choir sings all 4 verses. The last one is done differently, fits the words, and is a joy to listen to, as well as a nice contrast to v. 3 with a high descant. The video is just a still picture, and the words aren't anywhere so I'll again type them out. Written in 1678
At the Lamb's high feast we sing praises to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his pierced side; praise we Him, whose love divine gives his sacred blood for wine, gives His body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest.
V.2
Where the Paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheaths his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above.
V.3
Mighty victim from the sky, hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; thou hast conquered in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light: now no more can death appall, now no more the grave enthrall; thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise.
V.4
Easter triumph, Easter joy, sin alone can this destroy; from sin's power do thou set free souls new-born, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise: risen Lord, all praise to thee with the Spirit ever be. Amen.
Text Information
First Line: A hymn of glory let us sing
Title: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing
Latin Title: Hymnum canamus gloriae
Translator: Benjamin Webb (1854, alt.)
Author: The Venerable Bede, d. 735
Meter: L.M., with Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 1941
Scripture: Acts 1:11
Topic: The Church Year: Ascension
Tune Information
Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Meter: L.M., with Alleluias
Key: E♭ Major
Source: "Geistliche Kirchengesäng", Cologne, 1623
We have that melody, but different words. Yours were written by the Venerable Bede? Yours go back farther! Hat's off; what a beautiful pic in the video, too. Marvelous singing.
So many churches being destroyed. I haven't seen any of the hymns I'm posting live in 40 years. The church of my youth is in a location that puts it at risk for physical safety. Time to remember ...
I took yesterday off. Today, instead of going on with Easter, I'm going to post one for Lent; my favorite in the hymnal 1940 as it captures everything about the season.
This recording uses the same words. Listen to the very last note, which just "says" so much!
There was on youtube one that came up immediately following this one which is called "Alleluia Sing to Jesus". Did you listen to that one? I love it. It is so beautiful.
Organ, choir, brass quartet and even a bell choir at the end! No words though, so here they are:
He is risen! He is risen!
Tell it out with joyful voice:
He has burst his three days' prison;
Let the whole wide earth rejoice:
Death is conquered; man is free,
Christ has won the victory.
V.2
Come, ye sad and fearful hearted, with glad smile and radiant brow; lent's long shadows have departed, all His woes are over now, and the passion that He bore: sin and pain can vex no more.
V.3
Come with high and holy hymning,
Chant our Lord's triumphant lay;
Not one darksome cloud is dimming
Yonder glorious morning ray,
Breaking o'er the purple east,
Symbol of our Easter feast.
V.4
He is risen! He is risen!
He hath opened heaven's gate:
We are free from sin's dark prison,
Risen to a holier state;
And a brighter Easter beam
On our longing eyes shall stream.
Today's Easter hymn is quite different. There's only one vid on YouTube that even has singing, and it's done "virtually." You can hear well enough and the harmonies are beautifully written, but the voices just aren't that great. Additionally, none of the videos that turn up in my search have the words, so I'll type out all 5 verses on my phone. This organist makes it easy to hear the melody so you can sing along, or just imagine it "making melody in your heart unto the Lord," which is a VERY Spiritual thing to do, either way.
Rich theology here! Written in 1852. If you want to see the other videos of this hymn, the title is Jesus lives thy terrors now St. Albinus
BEAUTIFUL! I HAVE NOT HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE. THANK YOU.
Today's hymn has a wonderful recording. The intro is so long I thought there was no singing, but the choir sings all 4 verses. The last one is done differently, fits the words, and is a joy to listen to, as well as a nice contrast to v. 3 with a high descant. The video is just a still picture, and the words aren't anywhere so I'll again type them out. Written in 1678
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1gdMVP3JVuY
At the Lamb's high feast we sing praises to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his pierced side; praise we Him, whose love divine gives his sacred blood for wine, gives His body for the feast, Christ the victim, Christ the priest.
V.2
Where the Paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheaths his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal victim, Paschal bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above.
V.3
Mighty victim from the sky, hell's fierce powers beneath thee lie; thou hast conquered in the fight, thou hast brought us life and light: now no more can death appall, now no more the grave enthrall; thou hast opened paradise, and in thee thy saints shall rise.
V.4
Easter triumph, Easter joy, sin alone can this destroy; from sin's power do thou set free souls new-born, O Lord, in thee. Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise: risen Lord, all praise to thee with the Spirit ever be. Amen.
So much theology covered here!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing. I have heard this hymn before, although I am not very familiar with it.
Here's a good one below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs7C5U24E9Y
Text Information First Line: A hymn of glory let us sing Title: A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing Latin Title: Hymnum canamus gloriae Translator: Benjamin Webb (1854, alt.) Author: The Venerable Bede, d. 735 Meter: L.M., with Alleluias Language: English Publication Date: 1941 Scripture: Acts 1:11 Topic: The Church Year: Ascension Tune Information Name: LASST UNS ERFREUEN Meter: L.M., with Alleluias Key: E♭ Major Source: "Geistliche Kirchengesäng", Cologne, 1623
https://hymnary.org/hymn/LH1941/212
We have that melody, but different words. Yours were written by the Venerable Bede? Yours go back farther! Hat's off; what a beautiful pic in the video, too. Marvelous singing.
So many churches being destroyed. I haven't seen any of the hymns I'm posting live in 40 years. The church of my youth is in a location that puts it at risk for physical safety. Time to remember ...
I took yesterday off. Today, instead of going on with Easter, I'm going to post one for Lent; my favorite in the hymnal 1940 as it captures everything about the season.
This recording uses the same words. Listen to the very last note, which just "says" so much!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5MmTQRr-jJQ
Forty days and forty nights thou wast fasting in the wild; forty days and forty nights tempted, and yet undefiled.
V.2
Shall not we thy sorrow share and from worldly joys abstain, fasting with unceasing prayer, strong with thee to suffer pain?
V.3
Then if satan on us press, flesh or spirit to assail, victor in the wilderness, grant we may not faint nor fail!
V.4
So shall we have peace divine; holier gladness ours shall be; round us, too, shall angels shine, such as ministered to thee.
V.5
Keep, O keep us, Saviour dear, ever constant by thy side; that with thee we may appear at the eternal Eastertide. Amen.
Beautiful hymn. Thank you.
There was on youtube one that came up immediately following this one which is called "Alleluia Sing to Jesus". Did you listen to that one? I love it. It is so beautiful.
Ok, just going in order, now we get to one of my favorites!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ILjos7zeAnc
Organ, choir, brass quartet and even a bell choir at the end! No words though, so here they are:
He is risen! He is risen! Tell it out with joyful voice: He has burst his three days' prison; Let the whole wide earth rejoice: Death is conquered; man is free, Christ has won the victory.
V.2
Come, ye sad and fearful hearted, with glad smile and radiant brow; lent's long shadows have departed, all His woes are over now, and the passion that He bore: sin and pain can vex no more.
V.3 Come with high and holy hymning, Chant our Lord's triumphant lay; Not one darksome cloud is dimming Yonder glorious morning ray, Breaking o'er the purple east, Symbol of our Easter feast.
V.4
He is risen! He is risen! He hath opened heaven's gate: We are free from sin's dark prison, Risen to a holier state; And a brighter Easter beam On our longing eyes shall stream.
Today's Easter hymn is quite different. There's only one vid on YouTube that even has singing, and it's done "virtually." You can hear well enough and the harmonies are beautifully written, but the voices just aren't that great. Additionally, none of the videos that turn up in my search have the words, so I'll type out all 5 verses on my phone. This organist makes it easy to hear the melody so you can sing along, or just imagine it "making melody in your heart unto the Lord," which is a VERY Spiritual thing to do, either way.
Rich theology here! Written in 1852. If you want to see the other videos of this hymn, the title is Jesus lives thy terrors now St. Albinus
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1vHniSxZ_7E
verse 1
Jesus lives! Thy terrors now can no longer, death, appall us; Jesus lives! By this we know thou, o grave, canst not enthrall us. Alleluia!
Verse 2
Jesus lives! Henceforth is death but the gate of life immortal; this shall calm our trembling breath, when we pass its gloomy portal. Alleluia!
Verse 3
Jesus lives! For us He died; then alone to Jesus living, pure in heart may we abide, glory to our Savior giving. Alleluia!
Verse 4
Jesus lives! Our hearts know well naught from us His love shall sever; life, nor death, nor powers of hell tear us from His keeping ever. Alleluia!
Verse 5
Jesus lives to Him the throne over all the world is given: may we go where He has gone, rest and reign with Him in heaven. Alleluia!