Sheaves of Summer

Una espiga dorada por el sol (Sheaves of summer turned golden by the sun)

Author: Cesáreo Gabarain (1973); Translator: George Lockwood (1988)
Tune: UNA ESPIGA
Published in 6 hymnals

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Author: Cesáreo Gabarain

Perhaps the composer of liturgical music in the twentieth century Spanish language more sung and known. The Church only artist who has received a Gold Record In Spain and throughout Latin is sung every Sunday. Who does not know "A spike suntanned", "Come, come, Lord," "Together as brothers", or "Peace be with you"? His "Fisher of Men" has been translated into multiple languages ​​and is sung with great devotion throughout the world. Unfortunately he died unexpectedly before age 55 in 1991, when he was at full maturity. Great athlete, he was known as the "cure for cyclists", held the title of basketball coach, and was friendly with great players. He was also named Monsignor John Paul II appointed him Chaplain Prelate of His Holines… Go to person page >

Translator: George Lockwood

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Text Information

First Line: Una espiga dorada por el sol (Sheaves of summer turned golden by the sun)
Title: Sheaves of Summer
Spanish Title: Una Espiga
Author: Cesáreo Gabarain (1973)
Translator: George Lockwood (1988)
Meter: 10.10.13.10
Language: English; Spanish
Copyright: Text and Music: © 1979 Ediciones Paulinas. Sole U.S. Agent; OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used by permission.; Translation copyright © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission.

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Instances

Instances (6)TextImageAudioScore
Chalice Hymnal #396Text
Global Songs for Worship #51Audio
Presbyterian Hymnal #518TextImage
The New Century Hymnal #338Image
The United Methodist Hymnal #637TextImage
With One Voice #708Text