UNA ESPIGA

Composer: 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 >

Harmonizer: Skinner Chávez-Melo

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Tune Information

Harmonizer: Skinner Chávez-Melo (1987)
Composer: Cesáreo Gabarain (1973)
Meter: 10.10.13.10
Key: A Major
Copyright: Harmonization © 1987 Skinner Chávez-Melo. All rights reserved. Used by permission.; Text and Music: © 1979 Ediciones Paulinas. Sole U.S. Agent; OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Texts

Sheaves of Summer

Spanish --
Una espiga dorada por el sol,
El racimo que corta el viñador,
Se convierten ahora en pany vino de amor,
En el cuerpo y la sangre del Señor.
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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