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Be Thou My Vision: Homage to an Ancient Hymn

Earnest, John David

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8607*
E. C. Schirmer Music Company
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Product Number8607*
Composer/ArrangerEarnest, John David
Voicing & InstrumentsSATB Chorus (divisi) and Piano
DifficultyMedium
Text LanguageEnglish
Topics (Sacred)Faith, Hope/Assurance
Tune NameSLANE
Liturgical YearGeneral
Common LectionaryEpiphany 4A
PublisherE. C. Schirmer Music Company
Recording CreditsChoral Arts NorthwestRobert Bode, ConductorLee D. Thompson, Piano
The beloved hymn Be Thou My Vision has long been part of our rich musical heritage of hymnody. The text is by St. Dallan Forgaill (6th Century Irish), and the tune is Slane (Traditional Irish) which was added somewhat later to the text. Each verse is set differently, giving variety and expressiveness to the text, which sometimes departs from the original. The composer's intent was an expansive paraphrase of the tune and text, and the result is one of the most rewarding settings of this hymn that you will encounter. Duration: 6:00