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Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart

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
Notes: Words by Edward Hayes Plumpire (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.

The first performance.


Categorized as: Hymns & Psalms Published Works
Tagged as: anthem, brass, organ, SATB, timpani

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