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Text:Bridle of Colts Untamed
Author:Clement of Alexandria
Versifier (stanza 1):Chris Fenner
Versifier (stanzas 2–4):F. Bland Tucker
Tune:ST. DUNSTAN'S
Composer:C.W. Douglas

315. Bridle of Colts Untamed

1. Bridle of colts untamed,
O'er us presiding;
Wing of our ev'ry aim,
Flight surely guiding;
Rudder of eager youth,
When paths are rough or smooth;
We come in love and truth
To sing your praises.

Sts. 2–4 by F. Bland Tucker

Text Information
First Line: Bridle of colts untamed
Title: Bridle of Colts Untamed
Greek Title: Στόμιον πώλων ἀδαῶν
Versifier (stanza 1): Chris Fenner (2024)
Versifier (stanzas 2–4): F. Bland Tucker (1940)
Author: Clement of Alexandria
Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 22
Copyright: Sts. 2–4 ©1985 Church Publishing.
Notes: Text by Clement of Alexandria, 2nd cen., “Στόμιον πώλων ἀδαῶν,” st. 1 vers. CF, sts. 2–4 vers. F. Bland Tucker for The Hymnal 1940, rev. for The Hymnal 1982.
Tune Information
Name: ST. DUNSTAN'S
Composer: C.W. Douglas (1918)
Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5
Incipit: 11512 3
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Tune ST. DUNSTAN’S by C.W. Douglas, from The New Hymnal (1918).



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