YORKSHIRE

For information on YORKSHIRE and John Wainwright, see PHH 350, where the tune is in the key of C. Antiphonal part singing may be useful in this psalm, but the refrain lines in stanzas 1,2, and 5 (“Restore us, LORD, your saving power release ...”) should always be sung by all or otherwise highlighted by a change in accompaniment registra­ tion. [Liturgical Use] Times of reflection on persecution, particularly in prayer services for God’s restoring power.

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Affection for the church as Christ's bride, redeemed by blood, cherished by God, worthy of devotion and sacrifice, surpassing earthly joy