Glory and praise to thee, Redeemer blest

Glory and praise to thee, Redeemer blest

Author: Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans
Tune: BEECHWOOD (Neukomm)
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans

Theodulph of Orleans appears to have been a native of Italy. He was brought to France by Charles the Great, perhaps when Charles returned from Italy in 781. He became Bishop of Orleans about 785, and soon afterwards also Abbot of Fleury. After the death of Charles he continued for some time on friendly terms with the Emperor Louis, but, falling under suspicion of being concerned in the plot in favour of Bernard of Italy, was imprisoned in 818, at Angers, where he seems to have died in 821, apparently on Sep. 18. There is a full and interesting sketch of his life and works in the Dictionary of Chr. Biog., iii., pp. 983-989. See also Potthast's Biblical History, Medii Aevi, 1896, vol. ii., p. 1058. The best and most recent edition of his Carm… Go to person page >

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First Line: Glory and praise to thee, Redeemer blest
Author: Theodulf, Bishop of Orléans
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Lyra Catholica #277

Sunday School Hymnal #d106

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Sunday-School Book #122

The Little Catholic Hymn Book #d19

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