Dear Lord, to Your True Servants Give

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Dear Lord, to Thy true servants give

Author: W. G. Polack
Tune: MELITA (Dykes)
Published in 4 hymnals

Piano/Organ
	Ten Hymn Introductions, Set 2

Choral
	Abound in Hope

Instrumental
	Festive Hymn Settings

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Author: W. G. Polack

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First Line:	Dear Lord, to Thy true servants give
Title:	Dear Lord, to Your True Servants Give
Author:	W. G. Polack
Meter:	8.8.8.8.8.8
Language:	English
Copyright:	© 1941 Concordia Publishing House

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MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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VATER UNSER

Martin Luther's versification of the Lord's Prayer was set to this tune in Valentin Schumann's hymnal, Geistliche Lieder (1539); the tune, whose composer remains unknown, had some earlier use. The tune name derives from Luther's German incipit: “Vater unser im Himmelreich….” Because VATER UNSE…

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Piano/Organ Ten Hymn Introductions, Set 2 COLLECTED WORKS OF JOHN CARTER, THE Let Freedom Ring More Piano/Organ...
Choral Abound in Hope More Choral...
Instrumental Festive Hymn Settings TIMELESS MUSIC FOR WEDDING & SPECIAL OCCASIONS More Instrumental...
Handbells ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE More Handbells...