The Book of Common Praise ‎#179a

179a. Joy! because the circling year

Text Information

• First Line: Joy! because the circling year
• Latin Title: Beata nobis gaudia
• Translator: Rev. John Ellerton (1871)
• Translator: Rev. F. J. A. Hort (1871)
• Meter: 7 7. 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1939
• Topic: Whitsuntide; The Holy Spirit
• Source: Latin (c. 8th cent.)
• Notes: Alternative tune, VIENNA, No. 56. For a different translation see Ancient Office Hymns, No. 24.

Tune Information

• Name: GLEBE FIELD
• Composer: Rev. J. B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: 7 7. 7 7.
• Key: F Major