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Tag Archives: Hymns of the Primitive Church
My God, And Is Thy Table Spread
This is the text of this hymn as it appears in John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church: My God, and is thy table spread,And doth thy cup with love o’erflow?Thither be all thy children led,And let them all … Continue reading
Posted in Hymns By The Greats, Philip Doddridge, The Holy Eucharist, The Sacraments
Tagged Christian Hymns, Church Hymns / Church Hymns with Tunes (S.P.C.K.), Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, Hymns Ancient & Modern, Hymns of the Primitive Church, Philip Doddridge, Sacraments, The English Hymnal
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Christ Is Our Corner-Stone, On Him Alone We Build
This hymn is used for Lauds in the Common of the Dedication of a Church in both Forms of the Roman Breviary. It was used for Nocturns for the Common of the Dedication of a Church in the Paris Breviary … Continue reading
Posted in Authorship Anonymous, Debated, Unknown, To Be Determined, Breviaries, Church Building, Consecration of a Church / Dedication of a Church, Dedication Feast / Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church, Dedication of A Church, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, General Hymns, Holy Mother Church, Hymns By The Greats, John Chandler, Liturgies of the Latin Church, Matins/Office of Readings/Nocturns, Morning Prayer/Lauds, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, Roman Breviary, Subsections of Breviaries, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church, The Proper of Saints
Tagged Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church, Anonymous Hymns, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Church Hymns / Church Hymns with Tunes (S.P.C.K.), Common of Saints, Dedication Feast, Dedication of A Church, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, General Hymns, Holy Mother Church, Hymns of the Primitive Church, John Chandler, Lauds, Matins, Medieval Hymns, Nocturns, Non-English Hymns, Paris Breviary, Roman Breviary, Roman Breviary (Ordinary Form)
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Spouse Of Christ, To Whom ‘Tis Given
This is the Sequence hymn for All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) in the 1665 & 1738 Paris Missals. This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church (1837): Spouse of Christ, to … Continue reading
Posted in All Saints (November 1), English Translation Needed, Holy Mother Church, Hymns By The Greats, John Chandler, Major Feasts, Missals, Non-English Hymns, Paris Missal, Sequences, The Church Year, The Communion of Saints, The Liturgy of the Church
Tagged All Saints Day, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns of the Primitive Church, Jean-Baptiste de Contes, John Chandler, Missals, Non-English Hymns, Paris Missal, Saints Feast Days, Sequence Hymns, Sequences from the Paris Missal, The Communion of Saints
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‘Gainst What Foemen Art Thou Rushing
This hymn was used for Nocturns for the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25) in the Paris Breviary(1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. ‘Gainst what foemen … Continue reading
Posted in Breviaries, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Feasts of the Apostles, Hymns By The Greats, Jean-Baptiste de Santeul, John Chandler, Major Feasts, Matins/Office of Readings/Nocturns, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, St. Paul, Subsections of Breviaries, The Church Year, The Communion of Saints, The Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), The Holy Apostles, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church, The Proper of Saints
Tagged Apostles, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Conversion of St. Paul, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns Ancient & Modern, Hymns of the Primitive Church, Jean-Baptiste Santeul, John Chandler, Latin Hymns, Matins, Paris Breviary, Saints Feast Days, St. Paul, The Communion of Saints
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Thrice Holy God, Of Wondrous Might
This hymn was used for Vespers I & II on Trinity Sunday in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church: Thrice holy God, of wondrous might, … Continue reading
Posted in Breviaries, Claude de Santeul, English Translation Incomplete, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Evening Prayer / Vespers, Hymns By The Greats, John Chandler, Major Feasts, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, The Church Year, The Holy Trinity, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church, Trinity Sunday (Sunday after Pentecost)
Tagged Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Claude de Santeuil, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns of the Primitive Church, John Chandler, Non-English Hymns, Paris Breviary, The Holy Trinity, Trinity Sunday, Vespers
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Come, Holy Spirit, Creator, Come (Chandler)
This hymn to the Holy Spirit is used frequently in the life of the Church, including ordinations, Pentecost and Confirmation. In the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Breviary, it is used for Vespers on Pentecost. According to the Liber Hymnarius, … Continue reading
Posted in Breviaries, Confirmation, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Evening Prayer / Vespers, Hymns By The Greats, John Chandler, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Ordination, Paris Breviary, Pentecost, Rabanus Maurus, Roman Breviary, Terce, The Church Year, The Holy Spirit, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church, The Sacraments
Tagged Ancient Hymns, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Confirmation, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns of the Primitive Church, John Chandler, Latin Hymns, Ordination, Paris Breviary, Pentecost, Rabanus Maurus, Roman Breviary, Sarum Breviary, Terce, The Holy Spirit, Vespers
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Oh Christ, Who Hast Prepared A Place
This hymn was used for Lauds for the Octave of the Ascension in the Paris Breviary (1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church. This text appears listed for Ascension in … Continue reading
Posted in Ascension, Breviaries, Easter, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Hymns By The Greats, Jean-Baptiste de Santeul, John Chandler, Morning Prayer/Lauds, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, The Church Year, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church
Tagged Ascensiontide, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Church Hymns / Church Hymns with Tunes (S.P.C.K.), Easter, Eastertide, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns Ancient & Modern, Hymns of the Primitive Church, Jean-Baptiste Santeul, John Chandler, Lauds, Non-English Hymns, Octave of the Ascension, Paris Breviary, The Ascension
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O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire
This hymn is used for Vespers and Lauds on the Solemnity of the Ascension in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Breviary. It is used for Vespers in the Ordinary Form on the same feast. It was used for Lauds … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient & Mediaeval Hymns, Ascension, Authorship Anonymous, Debated, Unknown, To Be Determined, Breviaries, Compline, Easter, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Evening Prayer / Vespers, Hymns By The Greats, John Chandler, Morning Prayer/Lauds, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, Roman Breviary, Sarum Breviary, The Church Year, The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church
Tagged Ascensiontide, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Compline, Eastertide, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns Ancient & Modern, Hymns of the Primitive Church, John Chandler, Lauds, Medieval Hymns, Non-English Hymns, Paris Breviary, Roman Breviary, Sarum Breviary, The Ascension, The English Hymnal, Vespers
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The Royal Banner Is Unfurled (Chandler)
This hymn is used for Vespers in Passiontide in the Extraordinary Form (Roman Breviary). It is also used for Lauds on the Feast of the Christ the King and Vespers on the Feasts of the Invention of the Holy Cross … Continue reading
Posted in Ancient & Mediaeval Hymns, Breviaries, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Evening Prayer / Vespers, Good Friday, Holy Week, Hymns By The Greats, Jesus Christ Our Lord, John Chandler, Lent, Major Feasts, No Recording of Tune/Chant Tone Available, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, Roman Breviary, Saints of the Church (Canonized or Beatified), Sarum Breviary, St. Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, The Church Year, The Cross, The Elevation Of The Holy Cross (September 14), The Invention (Finding) of the Holy Cross (May 3 (now defunct)), The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church, The Passion
Tagged Ancient Hymns, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christ the King, Christian Hymns, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Good Friday, Holy Cross Day, Holy Week, Hymns of the Primitive Church, Jesus Christ Our Lord, John Chandler, Lauds, Non-English Hymns, Paris Breviary, Passiontide, Roman Breviary, St. Venantius Honorius Fortunatus, The Cross, The Elevation/Exultation of the Holy Cross, The Finding of the Holy Cross, The Invention of the Holy Cross, The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Vespers
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‘Tis For Conquering Kings To Gain
This hymn was used for Vespers II on the Feast of the Lord’s Circumcision (Octave of Christmas) in the Paris Breviary(1736). This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the Primitive Church: ‘Tis for … Continue reading
Posted in Authorship Anonymous, Debated, Unknown, To Be Determined, Breviaries, Christmas, English Translation of Non-English Hymn, Evening Prayer / Vespers, Hymns By The Greats, Jesus Christ Our Lord, John Chandler, Non-English Hymns, Offices of the Breviary, Paris Breviary, The Christian Life And Mission, The Church Year, The Circumcision of the Lord (Jan 1. (EF pre-1960)), The Liturgy of Hours/Breviary, The Liturgy of the Church
Tagged Anonymous Hymns, Breviary, Catholic Hymns, Christian Hymns, Christmas, Christmastide, English Translations of Non-English Hymns, Hymns Ancient & Modern, Hymns of the Primitive Church, John Chandler, Non-English Hymns, Paris Breviary, The Circumcision of the Lord, The English Hymnal, Vespers
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Saint Augustine's Lyre 