The Book of Common Praise ‎#28b

28b. O Strength and Stay upholding all creation

Text Information

• First Line: O Strength and Stay upholding all creation
• Latin Title: Rerum Deus tenax vigor
• Translator: Rev. J. Ellerton (1870)
• Translator: Rev. F. J. A. Hort (1870)
• Author: St. Ambrose, 340-397
• Meter: 11 10. 11 10.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1939
• Topic: Evening
• Notes: Alternative tunes, DONNE SECOURS, Nos. 142, 649, and WELWYN, No. 69.

Tune Information

• Name: STRENGTH AND STAY
• Composer: Rev. J. B. Dykes (1875)
• Meter: 11 10. 11 10.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: For a higher setting see No. 195.