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108. [Christ the Lord is risen today]

Text Information
First Line: [Christ the Lord is risen today]
Publication Date: 1991
Notes: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (United Methodist Hymnal # 302)
Tune Information
Name: EASTER HYMN
Key: C Major
Source: Lyra Davidica; Harm. Harmonia Sacra, by Thomas Butts
Notes: Harmonization (Choral or Instrumental); this historic harmonization, used in the time of the Wesleys, may be performed in any number of ways. Woodwinds, brass, or strings may be used, or a choir may sing any stanza of the hymn. The figured bass may be realized by harpsichord or organ and may be doubled by violoncello and/or double bass. High voices and melody parts transposed for Bb trumpet in Appendix A; grace notes are to be performed on the succeeding beat in the notated rhythm of the grace note.



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