Esolen's Hymns
A quick Google search shows that we've pooh-poohed some of Anthony Esolen's thoughts on hymns in general, but now the Dante translator has written some of his own, which I think bear mention. A bad...
View ArticleLord Jesus, when I think of Thee : Has anyone heard this hymn?
There is very little about it online.1. Lord Jesus, when I think of Thee,And look upon Thy cross aright,Thy body stained with blood I see,Lord, pierce my heart with that sad sight!2. Jesus, true love I...
View ArticleHymn text: "O Queen of Sorrows, Weeping Rose"
Grace and peace, everyone.Here's a text of mine especially suitable for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. I've set it to REPTON. You can hear it performed (for the Feast of the Assumption) at this...
View ArticlePanis Angelicus : HYMN with English Translation
I am looking for a good English translation that fits the well known hymn tune with the incipit 33554 36543... (sacris solemnis) doesn't seem to exist on cpdl, hymnary, wiki, etc.I found this, but not...
View ArticleHymns to St. Ann
I am the organist at St. Ann's Maronite Catholic Church. We will be starting our Novena and Mass in honor of St. Ann. I cannot seem to find any hymns to.St. Ann. Any suggestion would be appreciated Pax...
View ArticleCome Thou Fount
It seems to me the text of the third line is quite similar to "Amazing Grace," which some argue is not congruent with the Catholic faith. Is there any reason one would find these words incongruent and...
View ArticleFeast of St. Martha
Since it is the Feast of St. Martha, here are links to some hymns and Sequences. Don't worry I have only gone through a small selection of my database so should be more than a few more...From the...
View ArticleThe 1928 Danta De hymnal is online!
I've talked a lot on this site about this attempt at a national Irish Catholic hymnal in Irish Gaelic. Well, now you can see it for yourself. It's actually been online at archive.org since May of this...
View ArticleDaughter of a Mighty Father
Is there anyone on the forum able to translate German. The melody for the hymn Daughter of a Mighty Father is found in the ENGELSHARFE GESANGBUCH, 1866 which I was able to find on Google,...
View ArticleUse of "O Come O Come Emmanuel" during Mass
I try to match hymns to reflect the Entrance and Communion Antiphons as much as possible. "O Come O Come Emmanuel" doesn't seem to fit any of the Advent Entrance or Communion Antiphons from the Roman...
View ArticleA Catholic Book of Hymns - A Review by Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
“Sacred Music Library’s A Catholic Book of Hymns is an excellent collection of orthodox, inspiring, and beautiful hymns.” A Review by Jennifer Donelson-NowickaThe collection contains many well-known...
View ArticleLilypond Hymn Template
I used to have a Lilypond template for engraving hymns, but I cannot find it again.Does anyone have such a thing? I *think* the one I had was made by Aristotle.
View Articlea hymn for the feast of Pope Saint Pius X?
Does anyone know of a text that would celebrate the motto of Pope Saint Pius X, "to restore all things in Christ"?Thanks in advance!Paul
View ArticleHymn Text - Fr. Christopher Phillips - Jesus Christ, our Saviour King /...
Jesus Christ, our Saviour King, unto thee thy people sing; hear the prayers we humbly make, hear them for thy mercy's sake. Lord Jesus Christ, O Lamb Divine, fill our souls, and make us thine. Give us...
View ArticleO Luce qui mortalibus
Hello everyone.I am looking for a score for the 17th Century French hymn "O Luce qui mortalibus" (or "Great God, Who, Hid From Mortal Sight").Thanks in advance.
View Article"Arise, O Gracious Lady"---Pro-life / Visitation hymn
Grace and peace, everyone.Here is a brand-new hymn, music and text mine. It was the fruit of meditation on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary. Enjoy.
View Article"Christ, the Dazzling Bridegroom," an Advent hymn
Grace and peace, everyone.Here is a hymn for Advent, text and music mine, in six verses with optional descant on the last verse. Fans of Russian literature, note my choice of tune name! I hope that you...
View ArticleRev. Frederick Whitfield
In the following account on Rev. Frederick Whitfield https://www.stempublishing.com/hymns/biographies/whitfield.htmlI looked some of these terms up on Wiki but I am not familiar with the Anglican...
View ArticleWanted: English lyrics for "Ave Maria de Fatima"
Hello everyone,I would very much like to find English lyrics to the "Ave Maria de Fatima."I've looked around and have found two versions, one in Spanish, and one in French (which also has an image of...
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