Page 693 “Lift High The Cross” by George Kitchin (originally published in 1887, but revised in 1916) Tune: “Crucifer” • 10 10 R 10 10 R
Pages 712-713 “To Thee, O Gracious Father” by Fr. Christopher G. Phillips Tune: “Thaxted” • 13 13 13 13 14 14 13 13 13 13 14 14
Page 660 “Gabriel Saluting, Heaven Thee Recruiting” by Fr. Dominic Popplewell Tune: “Reginald” • 66 76 R 66 76 R
Page 669 “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” The meaning of “God rest you merry” is “God keep you merry.” Note the archaic use of the word rest (“keep”)—indeed, this carol probably dates from the 16th century. Tune: “God Rest You Merry” • 86 86 86 R 86 86 86 R