Of the Father's Love Begotten
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Item #: G-10848
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Vocal Forces: SATB
Accompaniment: Organ
Instrumental parts included: 4 octaves Handbells
Separate Instruments: Cello, Viola, Violin I, Violin II
Tune Name: Divinum mysterium
Text Source: Corde natus ex Parentis, Aurelius Prudentius, 348–413, tr. John Mason Neale, 1818–1866, alt.
Music Source: Mode V, 12th c., arr. Steven Seigart
Series: Christmas
Difficulty Level: E/M
Description:
This arrangement of DIVINUM MYSTERIUM begins mysteriously, with six handbells punctuating each phrase as if in procession, then expanding with shimmering organ. The choral texture varies throughout and the optional string quartet adds beautiful support in the final stanza.
Categories: Choral/Vocal
Liturgical: Christmas Night, Christmas Vigil
Topical: Praise, Love of God for Us, Creation, Thanksgiving
Ensemble/Orchestration: Quartet
Number of Pages: 12
Language: English
Format: Octavo