The Book of Common Praise ‎#165a

165a. Come, ye faithful, raise the strain

Text Information

• First Line: Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
• Greek Title: Ἄισωμεν πάντες λαοί
• Author: St. John of Damascus (750)
• Translator: Rev. J. M. Neale (1853)
• Meter: 7 6. 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1939
• Topic: Easter
• Notes: Alternative tune, ST. JOHN DAMASCENE, Additional Tunes, No. 47.

Tune Information

• Name: AVE VIRGO VIRGINUM
• Meter: 7 6. 7 6. D.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Leisentritt's Gesangbuch, 1584.