In The Presence Of The Blessed Sacrament
“Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor” by George Hugh Bourne
First Tune: “Westminster Abbey F” • 87 87 87
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“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
English paraphrase—out of Greek—by Gerard Moultrie of the Cherubic Hymn (from the Liturgy of Saint James).
Tune: “Picardy” • 87 87 87
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“God Our Father, Lord Of Glory” by Fr. Christopher G. Phillips
Text only—can be used with any 87 87 87
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“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” by Charles Wesley
Tune: “Cross of Jesus” • 87 87
A “text only version” is included at page bottom, providing melodic flexibility.
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“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
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Adeste Fideles, Laeti Triumphantes (“God rest you merry, Gentlemen”)
Translation: Fr. Frederick Oakeley, Canon of Westminster Cathedral
Tune: “Adeste Fideles” • 11 9 11 R
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“Adeste Fideles, Laeti Triumphantes” by John Francis Wade
Translation: Textus originalis Latinus
Tune: “Adeste Fideles” • 11 9 11 R
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En Clara Vox Redarguit (“Hark! a voice, in urgent warning”)
Translation: Fr. John Fitzpatrick, Oblate of Mary
Tune: “Merton” • 87 87
