Church of the Transfiguration
New York, NY The Little Church Around the Corner
Five Centuries
of Congregational Hymns
Ein feste
Burg – Martin Luther (1483-1546),
harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Words: “A
mighty fortress is our God.”
St. Anne – William
Croft (1678-1727), altered and harmonized by William Henry Monk
(1823-1889). Words: “O God, our help in ages past.”
Wachet auf – Hans Sachs (1494-1575), adapted by Philip Nicolai (1556-1608), arranged and harmonized by by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Words: “‘Sleepers, wake!’ A voice astounds us.”
Hyfrydol – Rowland
Hugh Pritchard (1811-1887). Words: “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!”
Sine Nomine – Ralph
Vaughan Williams (1872-1958). Words: “For all the saints.”
St. Columba – Irish
melody. Words: “The King of love my shepherd is.”
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