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ELTHAM (Gawthorn)

Composer: Nathaniel Gawthorn

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Tune Information

Title: ELTHAM (Gawthorn)
Composer: Nathaniel Gawthorn
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Incipit: 15325 43252 76554
Key: e minor
Source: Harmonia Perfecta, 1730
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Nature With Open Volume Stands

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the Prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

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Timeline

Media

Small Church Music #3647
  • PDF Score (PDF)
Small Church Music #3649
  • PDF Score (PDF)

Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)
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A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools #34

Hymnal Supplement II #37

Hymns and Psalms #174b

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Rejoice in the Lord #294

Audio

Small Church Music #3647

Audio

Small Church Music #3649

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The Book of Praise #605

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The Hymnal 1982 #434

Text

The Hymnal 1982 #578

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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