Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download
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Composed by George Friderick Handel (1685-1759), adapted by Lowell Mason (1792-1872). Arranged by John Ross. Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. John Ross #679725. Published by John Ross (A0.1075532).
The music for this Christmas hymn has been credited to Handel, adapted by Lowell Mason, but it seems that Mason adapted a melody found in William Holford's Voce di Melodia (c.1834). Perhaps the Handel reference came from the tune's resemblance to Lift up your heads in Messiah. If the 3rd verse is sung, trumpets should be tacet. Parts for both Bb and C trumpets are included at the end of the score.