When the congregation is ready to sing the verses, it would be helpful if a song leader with a strong or amplified voice could guide the congregation through the verses. q = 76 Although the refrain may be easily learned by a congregation, the verses might initially be sung by a choir or soloist. The Haugen setting provides an alternate style for singing these anti phons during the Advent season.
The popular 19th-century Advent hymn Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel is based on the O Antiphons. From the last to the first, the letters read ERO CRAS, meaning Tomorrow, I will come. Listed below are both the Latin and the English titles of the antiphons: December 17: O Sapientia O Wisdom December 18: O Adonai O Lord and Ruler December 19: O Radix Jesse O Root of Jesse December 20: O Clavis David O Key of David December 21: O Oriens O Dawn (or Dayspring) December 22: O Rex Gentium O King of the Gentiles December 23: O Emmanuel O Emmanuel (God with Us) These O Antiphons also form an acrostic using the first letter after the O in the Latin title.
They are called the O Antiphons because each prayer begins with O. A different antiphon was used for each of these days. Historically, the antiphons were used starting on the eighth day before Christmas Eve (December 17) through December 23. These antiphons highlight the names of Christ and the various prophecies of Isaiah concerning the coming Messiah. This refrain and verse hymn by Marty Haugen* is based on Psalm 95 and the O Antiphons, which were first used in the Christian church in the 6th or 7th centuries. My Soul in Stillness Waits ( and Refrain) Marty Haugen, b GIA Publications, Inc. Melody in C and Bb Descant in C and Bb Handbell score My Soul in Stillness Waits 703 Tune: Tune, Setting: O Antiphons, adapted GIA Publications, Inc. Consider using this option on a stanza or two. A simple handbell score is provided on the Accompaniment CD-ROM as an alternate accom paniment for the hymn or as an addition to the keyboard harmonization. 2ģ The descant found in the Pew Edition is also available as an instrumental descant on the Accompaniment CD- ROM. The instrument(s) might also present the melody without accompaniment. hk = 72 Adding a trumpet, clarinet, or oboe on the melody will add another dimension of sound to the presentation of the hymn. In 1803 he became a pastor and later blossomed as a poet. Franzen was a philosophy student, academic librarian, professor in history of literature, and newspaper editor. Frans Mikael Franzen ( ) was born in Finland but was of Swedish parentage. BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN ( and Refrain) Swedish folk tune, 17th century Kermit Moldenhauer, b Kermit Moldenhauer. Lutheran Book of Worship, Lutheran Book of Worship admin. 702 Prepare the Royal Highway Tune: Setting, Descant: Handbells: F. Another possibility would be to substitute this hymn for Psalm 24 when it appears in the lectionary. This hymn is especially appropriate on the First Sunday of Advent, but it would also make a lovely anthem that could easily be sung by a group of children on Palm Sunday. Do this by observing a quarter rest within the whole notes rather than extending them. Be certain to allow the con gregation at least one beat of breath at cadences. h = 72 Feeling the pulse in 3/2 will help bring the melody to life. He has published more than three hundred compositions including anthems, hymns, works for solo voice, organ, brass, and major works. He has emerged as one of America s foremost composers of music for the church. John s College, Cambridge, and was later appointed there as a professor of Greek in He received an honorary doctor of divinity by royal mandate in The tune COVENANT CHURCH was written by K. Kennedy was born in 1804 in Summerhill, England. Schultz.) Tune: COVENANT CHURCH (77 77) Tune, Setting: K. ISBNĢ Zion, at Your Shining Gates 701 Text (st. Manufactured in the United States of America. 113 th St., Milwaukee, WI Northwestern Publishing House Published 2008 All rights reserved.
This material is made available in this document to make it more accessible to those who plan worship and to those who teach hymns. 1 Christian Worship: Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Accompaniment Edition: Notes The spiral bound keyboard accompaniment edition includes notes about the hymns and suggestions for singing the hymns.
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