Tune: MELITA (Dykes)

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MELITA (Dykes)

Composer: John Bacchus Dykes (1861)
Published in 474 hymnals

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	Eternal Father, Strong to Save

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	All Nature Sings (Piano hymn settings th…

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	CHOIR HYMNAL, THE

Composer: John Bacchus Dykes

As a young child John Bacchus Dykes (b. Kingston-upon-Hull' England, 1823; d. Ticehurst, Sussex, England, 1876) took violin and piano lessons. At the age of ten he became the organist of St. John's in Hull, where his grandfather was vicar. After receiving a classics degree from St. Catherine College, Cambridge, England, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1847. In 1849 he became the precentor and choir director at Durham Cathedral, where he introduced reforms in the choir by insisting on consistent attendance, increasing rehearsals, and initiating music festivals. He served the parish of St. Oswald in Durham from 1862 until the year of his death. To the chagrin of his bishop, Dykes favored the high church practices associated with… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title:	MELITA (Dykes)
Composer:	John Bacchus Dykes (1861)
Place Of Origin:	England
Meter:	8.8.8.8.8.8
Incipit:	13355 66551 27554
Key:	C Major
Source:	Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Texts

Eternal Father! strong to save

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm does bind the restless wave,
Who bids the mighty ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

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Notes

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 (PHH 147), originally composed as a setting for William Whiting's "Eternal Father, Strong to Save." Published in Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861) with that text, MELITA is often referred to as the "navy hymn." The tune is named after the island of Malta where Paul was shipwrecked.

A fine tune, MELITA is marked by good use of melodic sequences and a harmony that features several dominant sevenths (both are Dykes's trademarks). Sing in harmony; because the lines flow into each other in almost breathless fashion, use a stately tempo.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1987

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Timeline

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Free Harmonizations of Favorite Hymns Volume 1: General Hymns I
Composer/Editor James M. Guthrie
Published By: Self-published (2017) pp. LL
An Organist's Book of Hymns: The Liturgical Year: 3 Part Hymns and Chorale Preludes
Composer/Editor Noel Jones
Published By: Frog Music (2014) pp. 114
Final Stanzas Volume 3: Hymn Settings for Organ and Descanting Instrument
Composer/Editor David Maxwell
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2013) pp. 25
Above All Praise: Choral Hymn Descants with Organ Accompaniment
Composer/Editor Antony Baldwin
Published By: Paraclete Press (2011) pp. 17
Hymn Tunes in Lower Keyes: The Book to Grab When the Congregation Complains that the Hymns are Too High!
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2011) pp. 162
Hymn Tunes in Lower Keys: The Book to Grab When the Congregation Complains that the Hymns are Too High!
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2011) pp. 162
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Composer/Editor Lorna Barker
Published By: Church Publishing (2010) pp. 5, 28
200 Last Verses: Completely Revised to Complement the Keys in Major Hymn Books
Composer/Editor Noel Rawsthorne
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2009) pp. 97
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 9: Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymns 755 - 818
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Benjamin M. Culli; David E. Tryggestad
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 756
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 9: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 755 - 818
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Nancy M. Raabe
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 756
The Really Big Descant Book - Full Music Edition: 250 Settings to Raise the Roof by the World's Finest Church Music Composers
Composer/Editor Martin Setchel
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2009) pp. 131
The Creative Use of the Piano in Worship: The Creative Church Musucian Series - Volume 8
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2008) pp. 117-118
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 6: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 574 - 639
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Carlton R. Young; David E. Tryggestad
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 597
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 6: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 574 - 639
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; Lynette Maynard
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 597
120 More Musical Gifts Part 6 Series Two: Variations on Hymn Tunes - Leoni to Regent Square
Composer/Editors Adrienne Tindall; Robert J. Powell
Published By: Darcey Press (2006) pp. 393, 398
Hymns Re-Harmonized Piano Solo Keepsake Edition: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist - 110 Favorites with Chord Symbols and Modulation Charts!
Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2006) pp. 58
The Art of Hymn Playing 2nd edition: 250 Preludes Introductions Free Accompaniments & Alternate Harmonizations
Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 80
The Last Verse for Thanksgiving and Patriotic Celebrations: Sixteen Free Hymn Accompaniments for Organ
Composer/Editor Janet Linker
Published By: Beckenhorst Press, Inc. (2004) pp. 21
Restrained Last Verses: Varied Accompaniments for Popular Hymns
Composer/Editor Andrew Moore
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2003) pp. 80
100 Alternative Hymn Tune Arrangements
Composer/Editor Andrew Moore
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2001) pp. 32
Last Verse Extravaganza for Organ: 200 Fabulous Arrangements
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2001) pp. 95
More Hymns Re-Harmonized 50 Favorites: Creative Chords for the Church Accompanist
Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2001) pp. 30
Ten Hymn Introductions Set 2
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2001) pp. 20
Let It Rip! At the Piano 2: Congregational Song Accompaniments Volume 2
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Eric Vollen
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 116
The Creative Use of the Organ in Worship
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2000) pp. 89
The Ultimate Finishing Touch: Last-verse Arrangements of Well-loved Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Harrison Oxley
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2000) pp. 84
Hymnal Supplement 98: Vocal Descant Edition
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1999) pp. 906
The Creative Use of Descants in Worship: The Creative Church Musician Series / Volume 3
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1999) pp. 74
The Baptist Hymnal Organ Supplement II
Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 22
Finishing Touch: One Hundred Last Verse Arrangements of Well-Known Hymn Tunes - New and Enlarged Edition
Composer/Editor Harrison Oxley
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1996) pp. 31
After the Last Verse: 200 Hymn Improvisations
Composer/Editor Malcolm Archer
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1995) pp. 97
Easy Hymn Accompaniments for Organ or Piano: Set II
Composer/Editor Edward H. Myer
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1995) pp. 47
Creative Hymn Accompaniments for Organ: Volume 2
Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1994) pp. 16
Hymn Descants Set 4: With C and B flat Instrument Parts
Composer/Editor Stanley Drummond Wolff
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1994) pp. 4
Hymns for Occasions: One Hundred Special Arrangements
Composer/Editor Colin Mawby
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1994) pp. 54
Keyboard Accompaniments and Conductor's Guide for The Worshiping Church: A Hymnal
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 32
Keyboard Accompaniments and Conductor's Guide for The Worshipping Church: A Hymnal
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 32
Hymn Descants and Free Harmonizations
Composer/Editor Ronald Arnatt
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1990) pp. 50
Intros, Improvs, & Interludes: Sixteen Commentaries on Familiar Hymn Tunes for Organ
Composer/Editor Rick Deasley
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 5
21 Hymn Introductions
Composer/Editor Kevin J. Sadowski
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1988) pp. 20
Creative Hymn Introductions: Organ Intonations for 80 Well-Known Hymns
Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1987) pp. 25
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 32: General: MC - More
Composer/Editors Richard Hillert; Rodger Kalbfleisch
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1985) pp. 21
New Shoots From Old Routes: New Harmonizations of 48 Well-known Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Alec Wyton
Published By: Sacred Music Press (1983) pp. 36
Hymns Triumphant: A Symphonic Choral Suite Based on Forty-Two Traditional Hymns
Composer/Editor Lee Holdridge
Published By: Cherry Lane Music Company (1981) pp. 15
48 Hymn Decants for Festive and General Use: By Various Composers
Composer/Editor Irving Lauf
Published By: G. I. A. Publications, Inc. (1980) pp. 13
Favorite Hymn Tunes in Dual Settings Book 1: For All Organs
Composer/Editor Arthur E. Bergman
Published By: King Music Publishing Co. (1964) pp. 34
Free Harmonizations of Twelve Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor David N. Johnson
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1964) pp. 30
Free Organ Accompaniments to One Hundred Well-known Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor T. Tertius Noble
Published By: J. Fischer & Brothers (1946) pp. 80
Hymn Tunes with Varied Harmonies Book 2: For Pianoforte or Organ
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Published By: Edwin Ashdown, Limited (London) (1920) pp. 7

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Instrumental Solo

Sacred Songs for Instruments: Melody and Harmony for Solo or Duet Performance
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 7

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Piano

Piano Arrangements of Great Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Don Whitman
Published By: Standard Publishing Company (1951) pp. 28

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 1
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1979) pp. 17

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

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Composer/Editor H. Matthew Ward
Published By: Park Bench Publishing (2008) pp. 11
Hymns & Descants for Trumpet
Composer/Editor William Bay
Published By: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. (1985) pp. 26
61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1977) pp. 17

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The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 52 Number 6 July August 2018: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
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The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 52 Number 6 July August 2018: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
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Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2015) pp. 32
The Organist's Companion Volume 37 Number 5 July 2015 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
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Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2014) pp. 32
The Organist's Companion Volume 36 Number 5 July 2014 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
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Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2013) pp. 5
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Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2012) pp. 14
150 Hymn Preludes Book 2 Hymn Tune L - W: Short and Playable Pieces in Keys to Match All Popular Hymn Books
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Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2010) pp. 334
The Organist's Companion Volume 32 Number 4 May 2010 General, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
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Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2010) pp. 18
The Church Year Volume 2: Lent Through Trinity
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The Keyboardist's Year Volume 1 Number 5 July 2007: A Bi-monthly Publication of Easy Organ, Piano, and Electronic Keyboard Music for the Practical Church Musician
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Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (2007) pp. 23
120 More Musical Gifts Part 6 Series Two: Variations on Hymn Tunes - Leoni to Regent Square
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Published By: Darcey Press (2006) pp. 393-394, 396-398, 400, 402-404
Organ Festivity: Joyous Hymn Settings
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Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2005) pp. 25
The Organ Portfolio Volume 68 Number 6 July August 2005: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
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Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2005) pp. 22
The Organist's Companion Volume 27 Number 5 July 2005 General, Weddings, Patriotic, Communion: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
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Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (2005) pp. 16
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The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 39 Number 6 July August 2005: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
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The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 39 Number 6 July August 2005: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
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The David Cherwien Hymn Interpretation Series: Hymns of Glory
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Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2004) pp. 18
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Published By: Church Street Music (2004) pp. 20
Hymnal Supplement 98 Organ Prelude Edition: Volume 5 Praise and Adoration
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Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2003) pp. 58
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Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2003) pp. 58
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Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 30
Suite for Organ on Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2003) pp. 4
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Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (2003) pp. 14
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 38 Number 1 September October 2003: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
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The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 38 Number 1 September October 2003: The Organist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Mark Barnard; Robert J. Powell
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2003) pp. 6
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Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2002) pp. 42
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Twelve Short & Simple Hymn Preludes: Organ
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Hymn Preludes for the Church Year Book 2: Ordinary Time
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Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Don Phillips
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100 Hymn Preludes for Manuals
Composer/Editor Adrian Vernon Fish
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A Musical Gift Book 2: 20 Organ Preludes on Familiar Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
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Composer/Editor James Mansfield
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The Organ Portfolio Volume 55 Number 5 June 1992: A Bi-monthly Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Lani Smith
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Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1977) pp. 30
Twelve Hymn Settings for Organ Volume II
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Published By: Schmitt Music Centers (1977) pp. 4
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The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 8 Number 6 July 1974: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
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Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1974) pp. 51
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The Organist Volume 77 Number 3 July 1973: A Bi-Monthly Publication for Church Organists
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The Organist Volume 73 Number 3 July 1969: A Bi-monthly Publication for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; John B. Dykes
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20 Services for the Church Organist: New interpretations of familiar hymns . . . Suitable for the Church or home
Composer/Editor Sam Ellson
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1968) pp. 123
Lorenz's Organ Album No. 37: Three-Staff Voluntaries for the Church Organ
Composer/Editor Robert Wolf
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The Organ Portfolio Volume 26 Number 5 June 1963: A Bi-Monthly Magazine for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Ellen Jane Lorenz; Robert Wolf
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One Hundred and One Hymns for Every Day: Hymns You'll Love to Sing and Play
Composer/Editor Chester Nordman
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Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
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Composer/Editor Lee Evans
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Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; John B. Dykes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 26
The Church Pianist Volume 4 Number 6 July 1988: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; John B. Dykes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1988) pp. 10
Great Hymns Piano Book
Composer/Editor Sid Engel
Published By: Screen Gems - Columbia Publications (1974) pp. 24
Great Hymns Piano Solos
Composer/Editor Sid Engel
Published By: Screen Gems - Columbia Publications (1974) pp. 24
The Keyboard Ministry of John Innes: Artistic and Challenging Arrangements for the Piano
Composer/Editor John Innes
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1974) pp. 34
Roger Williams: Piano Solos Volume 1
Composer/Editor Roger Williams
Published By: Lexicon Music Company (1969) pp. 14
World's Favorite Hymn Variations for Piano Solo
Composer/Editor Lawrence Grant
Published By: Ashley Publications, Inc. (1969) pp. 30
Piano Arrangements of Great Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Don Whitman
Published By: Standard Publishing Company (1951) pp. 28
The Sacred Pianist: Themes and Variations
Composer/Editor William Stickles
Published By: Charles H. Hansen Music Corporation (1949) pp. 62

Piano Solo: Optional Trumpet

Let Freedom Ring: Songs of God and Country for Solo Piano with Optional Instrumental Duet Parts
Composer/Editor Bill Wolaver
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2002) pp. 44

Piano and Organ Duet

The Solid Rock: Hymns of the Faith for Organ and Piano Duet
Composer/Editor Lyndell Leatherman
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 40
Let Freedom Ring: Patriotic Music for Organ and Piano
Composer/Editor Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2006) pp. 28
In God We Trust: Eight Festive Organ and Piano Duets for National Holidays
Composer/Editor John Innes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2002) pp. 14
Eternal Father Strong to Save
Composer/Editor David Schwoebel
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1996) pp. 2
Worship the King: Hymn Arrangements for Piano and Organ
Composer/Editors Ron Sprunger; Linda Sprunger
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1993) pp. 9
Eternal Father: Hymn Duets for Piano and Organ
Composer/Editor John Kraus
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1990) pp. 42
Nielson & Young Sacred Keyboard Duets Volume II
Composer/Editors Stephen Nielson; Ovid Young
Published By: Lindsborg Press (1987) pp. 35
Sacred Keyboard Duets Volume II
Composer/Editors Stephen Nielson; Ovid Young
Published By: Lindsborg Press (1987) pp. 35
Hymns Triumphant: A Symphonic Choral Suite Based on Forty-Two Traditional Hymns
Composer/Editor Lee Holdridge
Published By: Cherry Lane Music Company (1981) pp. 15

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

Sacred Songs for Instruments: Melody and Harmony for Solo or Duet Performance
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1980) pp. 7

Instruments: Organ and Brass

Festive Hymn Settings: Seasonal Celebrations for Organ, Brass Quartet and Timpani
Composer/Editor Paul Davis
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2006) pp. 28

Instruments: Organ and Trumpet

An American Tribute: A Suite of Patriotic Songs
Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 6

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

Keyboard Duets: Sacred
Composer/Editor Tedd Smith
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1970) pp. 32
18 Hymn Duets: For Piano Four Hands with Words
Composer/Editor Helen Lipscomb
Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1963) pp. 40
18 Hymn Duets: For Piano - Four Hands with Words
Composer/Editor Helen Lipscomb
Published By: G. Schirmer, Inc. (1953) pp. 40

Voices: Organ and Voice

Cavalcade of Hymns and Sacred Songs: All Organ Deluxe Album Over 100 Selected Titles
Composer/Editor Anonymous
Published By: California Music Press (1963) pp. 161

Voices: Vocal Solo

Hymns: 150 Beloved Hymns Piano / Vocal /Guitar
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2008) pp. 78

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #69

Text: Eternal Father, Strong to Save

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The Cyber Hymnal #11133

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