Small Ensemble Alto Recorder,Baritone Recorder,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.734343 Composed by Henry Baker (1852) and Mary C.D. Hamilton (1915). Arranged by Dennis Ruello. Christian,Contemporary,Holiday,Patriotic,Sacred. Score and parts. 9 pages. Chicory Music #2998475. Published by Chicory Music (A0.734343). Lyrics of Lord, Guard and Guide, also known as theUnited States Air Force Hymn. The text is derived from a prayer by poet Mary C.D. Hamilton. She also used the same text in A Hymn for Aviators, a musical setting by English composer Henry Baker (1852). Hamilton wrote her prayer in 1915 during World War I with the transcript first appearing in the American Student Hymnal of 1928 set to Mozart’s Dona Nobis Pacem. Years later during World War II, the initial verse of the prayer was adapted for use in The Navy Hymn as a tribute to naval aviators. This quartet (Intermediate level) arrangement is for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass recorders. Performance time: approx. 2 minutes 5 seconds.
