This lovely Christmas hymn was written in 1871 and it appears in more than 90 hymnals worldwide. The melody is engaging and sweet, and Ann has arranged it a lovely solo. She included a four-bell descant while the piano features the hymn and suggests those four notes may be malleted on a bell tree. Either way, this will be enchanting to program in a candlelight Christmas Eve service, a gentle anthem in worship, and more.

The piano accompaniment is accessible for less experienced keyboardists.

Handbells used:                 3 octaves   (D5 – C7)

Handchimes used:             n/a

Optional:                             Bell tree

Level:                                    3

REPRODUCIBLE   

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