D No: 235
Text - Author or Scripture: Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821–1891)
Performing Forces: SATB org brass timp
Date Published: FL 74
Date of Composition: 1974
Tune Name: VINEYARD HAVEN
Words by Edward Hayes Plumptre (1821–1891). No. 579, The Hymnal 1940; stanza 2 omitted because of sexism, and the “Hosannas” added by the composer. Composed for the Installation of The Right Reverend Presiding Bishop John Maury Allin, June 11, 1974. The first performance included 3 trums, 2 troms, tuba, and timp., and the choir of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, singing with the cathedral choir.
Vineyard Haven has been a staple at the Commencement Ceremonies of the Westminster Choir College in Princeton NJ for many years. This 2015 performance is courtesy of John Baker.