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Be Thou My Vision (SLANE) – for twelve handbells

We have a new twelve-bell arrangement of Be Thou My Vision! Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word …

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Be Thou My Vision (SLANE) – Twelve handbells

Be Thou My Vision, usually sung to the hymn tune SLANE, is a heartfelt and eloquent prayer by a believer who wants to follow the path God offers. Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by …

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Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) (Handbells, 3 to 5 octaves plus optional D8, Level 1)

The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our score package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Both versions are in …

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Doxology (OLD HUNDREDTH) (Handbells, 3 to 5 octaves plus optional D8, Level 1)

The Doxology is sung in churches around the world, often as a congregational response to the presentation of tithes and offerings. We have two versions in our handbell choir package based on the hymn tune OLD HUNDREDTH so that you can use the one which is more familiar to your church family. Both versions are …

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Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (NETTLETON) – for twelve handbells

John Wyeth or Asahel Nettleton wrote this lovely hymn tune back in 1813, and the message of the lyrics that are set to it continue to comfort and inspire Christians today. You’ll enjoy playing our new twelve-bell arrangement! Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never …

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Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (NETTLETON) – Twelve handbells

John Wyeth or Asahel Nettleton wrote the lovely hymn tune NETTLETON back in 1813, and the message of the text Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing that are set to it continues to comfort and inspire Christians today. Come, thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace; Streams of mercy, never …

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Smiles (Handbells, 4-5 octaves, plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 3+)

Smiles, written in 1917 by J. Will Callahan and Lee S. Roberts, is a song about the happiness brought by a dear one’s smile. We have a special, albeit indirect, attachment to this song, because in front of one cottage at the Bay View Association there’s a sign that declares that this cute little song …

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Smiles (Handbells, 4-5 octaves, plus handchimes, 2 octaves, Level 3+)

Smiles, written in 1917 by J. Will Callahan and Lee S. Roberts, is a song about the happiness brought by a dear one’s smile. We have a special, albeit indirect, attachment to this song, because in front of one cottage at the Bay View Association there’s a sign that declares that this cute little song …

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Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA) – Twelve handbells

If you’ve been going to church for a while, you or your children have probably sung (the translation of) Children of the Heavenly Father. Children of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. Neither life nor death shall ever From the Lord …

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Children of the Heavenly Father (TRYGGARE KAN INGEN VARA) – for twelve handbells

If you’ve been going to church for a while, you or your children have probably sung (the translation of) this Swedish hymn. Here’s our arrangement for twelve handbells! Children of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e’er was given. Neither life nor death shall …

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