The Water is Wide (hymn tune: O WALY WALY) is an English tune dating back to at least the eighteenth century. In most places, however, it’s recognized by the title for the lyrics that Hal Hopson set to it in 1972, The Gift of Love. Hymn Tune: O WALY WALY Find metrically-matched hymn texts Standard …
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Hymns are the musical substance of the traditional church. They typically have high doctrinal content with classical/choral music. Many of the older (up to the 20th century) were written with four choral parts for choirs to sing.
Modern hymnals go beyond this definition, however, because continuing history provides more and more choices of music for worship. New hymnals include more international and contemporary songs as well. This is in keeping with the definition "hymn: a religious song or poem of praise to God".
It Is Well With My Soul (VILLE DU HAVRE) – Eight handbells
The story behind this hymn by Horatio Spafford and Philip Bliss – look it up – testifies of the incredible peace God gives through our faith in Him, and how He continues to give that comfort to believers today. It’s amazing how one man’s experience and faith can touch the hearts and lives of so …
Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen – Eight handbells
Negro spirituals are a vibrant and poignant expression of faith from over a century ago. This one speaks of complete reliance on a Savior who cares and comforts even in the most difficult of circumstances. Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen / Nobody knows but Jesus Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen / Glory, Hallelujah …
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (MORECAMBE) – Eight handbells
George Croly, a minister from Dublin, wrote Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart in the nineteenth century. It’s a profound statement of what the leading of the Holy Spirit means to the Christian. Spirit of God, who dwells within my heart, Wean it from sin, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, …
Morning Has Broken (BUNESSAN) – Eight handbells
The traditional Gaelic tune BUNESSAN is better known to most of us as the music to the popular hymn Morning Has Broken (popularized by Cat Stevens in the 1970s). Our piano-accompanied six-handbell arrangement of the hymn tune BUNESSAN provides an opportunity to play as a two-bells-each trio. Another possibility is to play as a duet …
Simple Gifts (SIMPLE GIFTS) – Eight handbells
Shaker songs are fantastically good as eight-bell music! “‘Tis a gift to be simple”, yes… but this arrangement is a lot of fun to play! ‘Tis a gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free ‘Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the …
Just As I Am (WOODWORTH) – Eight handbells
Charlotte Williams wrote Just as I Am in 1840. It’s been used for altar calls with tremendous frequency, but it also is a poignant solitary meditation of faith. Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd’st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, …
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CWM RHONDDA) – Eight handbells
Fanny Crosby wrote Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah, which is sung as a prayer to God for leading and strength. Guide me, O my great Redeemer / pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty / hold me with Your powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven / feed …
All the Way My Savior Leads Me (ALL THE WAY) – Eight handbells
Fanny Crosby wrote some of America’s most beloved hymns in the nineteenth century. All the Way My Savor Leads Me is one of her songs of faith and devotion to God. All the way my Savior leads me / What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy / Who through life …
The King of Love My Shepherd Is (ST. COLUMBA) – Eight handbells
Henry Baker wrote The King of Love My Shepherd Is based on Psalm 23, first publishing it in Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1868. This arrangement will appeal to you because of its beauty as well as its musical variety! The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness faileth never. I nothing lack if …
