The New Century Hymnal ‎#225

225. It Was a Sad and Solemn Night

Text Information

• First Line: It was a sad and solemn night
• Title: It Was a Sad and Solemn Night
• Author: Isaac Watts (1709, alt.)
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Mark 14:22-25
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:23-26
• Topic: Holy Communion; Holy Week; Maundy Thursday; Year A: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year A: Holy Thursday; Year B: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year B: Holy Thursday; Year C: Wednesday in Holy Week; Year C: Holy Thursday
• Copyright: Word alterations © 1992 The Pilgrim Press
• Notes: Alternate tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR

Tune Information

• Name: BOURBON
• Composer (attributed to): Freeman Lewis (1825)
• Harmonizer: Louise McAllister, 1913-1960
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: f minor
• Copyright: Harmonization © Louise McAllister