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Source: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (Easter Hymn) – Organ
A rousing hymn for Easter by Charles Wesley set to the tune “Easter Hymn” by an unknown composer that appears in Lyra Davidica (1708) and was harmonised by William Henry Monk (1823-1889). Performed here by Richard Irwin one of 100’s of hymns can be downloaded for free for use in church services from Hymns Without Words.
Source: O Dearest Jesus (Herzliebster Jesus) – Organ
Originally a German hymn by Johann Heermann (1585-1647), translated by Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), this contemplative hymns is often used on Good Friday. Set to the tune Herzliebster Jesu by Johann Crüger (1598 – 1662).
Source: When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (Rockingham) – Organ
A beautiful hymn for Good Friday, with words written by Isaac Watts (1674 – 1748) and set to the tune Rockingham by an anonymous composer adapted by Edward Miller (1735 – 1807). Performed by Richard Irwin. No Organist? Find 100’s of hymns for free download at https://play.hymnswithoutwords.com
Source: O Breath Of Life (Spiritus Vitae – 4 verses) – Organ
Just released hymn for pentecost, please play, like and share 🙂
Source: Jesus Christ is risen today (Easter Hymn – 4 verses)
A classic Easter hymn with words based upon the 14th Century ‘Surrexit hodie’ set to a melody from the ‘Lyra Davidica’ pf 1708 harmonised by William Henry Monk (1823-1889). Performed by Richard M.S. Irwin. No Organist? 100’s of tracks for use in Church available from play.hymnswithoutwords.com
Source: Oft In Danger, Oft In Woe (University College) – Organ
From ‘Classic Hymns For Lent And Passiontide’ a hymn by Henry Kirke White (1785 – 1806) set to the tune ‘University College’ by Henry John Gauntlett (1805 – 1876). Recorded by Richard M.S. Irwin. No organist? Download 100’s of free hymns for congregational from play.hymnswithoutwords.com
Source: Take up thy cross, the Saviour said (Breslau)
A hymn for Good Friday with words by Charles William Everest (1814-1877) based upon Mark 8. Set to the tune ‘Breslau’ from ‘As Hymnodus Sacer’ (1625) arranged by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Performed by Richard M.S. Irwin.
Source: Be still, my soul (Finlandia)
A contemplative hymn by Katharina Amalia Dorothea Von Schelgal (1764-1839), translated by Jane L. Borthwick (1813-1897) and set to the beautiful tune “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Performed by Richard M.S. Irwin. No organist? Visit https://play.hymnswithoutwords.com for 100’s of free downloads.
Source: Thy Will Be Done, The Saviour Said – Organ
A hymn for Maundy Thursday written by the poet Shapcott Wensley (1854-1917) and put to music by John Henry Maunder (1858-1920) to a tune of the same name. Please play, like and share :-).
