Hymnal #83
Tune Title: FAITHFUL First Line: With happy voices singing Composer: J. S. Bach Meter: 76. 76D Key: D Major Date: 1992 Source: Cantata No. 68, 1735
Hymnal #83
Title: | FAITHFUL (Bach) |
Composer: | Johann Sebastian Bach |
Meter: | 8.8.8.4 |
Incipit: | 55345 17655 5345 |
Key: | C Major |
Copyright: | Public Domain |
The heavens declare your glory,
the firmament your power;
day unto day the story
repeats from hour to hour.
Night unto night replying,
proclaims in every land,
O Lord, with voice undying,
the wonders of your hand.
FAITHFUL is an adaptation of a tune from Johann S. Bach's (PHH 7) well-known aria "Mein gläubiges Herze" ("My heart ever faithful"), found in his Cantata 68. The tune's title is derived from the English translation of the aria's opening words.
A charming tune, FAITHFUL consists of repetitions and variations of just a few motives. Sing in unison with light accompaniment.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988
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