ALFORD
John B. Dykes (PHH 147) composed ALFORD for this text. Tune and text were pub lished in the revised edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1875). Typical in many ways of Victorian hymn tunes, ALFORD has a passable melody that is subjected to a harmony that periodically goes beyond shameless sentimentality. Sing in parts and use a bright solo stop on the organ. [Liturgical Use] Advent; with eschatological preaching; other occasions of worship when a “Maranatha” hymn is appropriate. John B. Dykes composed ALFORD for this text. Tune and text were pub lished in the revised edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1875). Typical in many ways of Victorian hymn tunes, ALFORD has a passable melody that is subjected to a harmony that periodically goes beyond shameless sentimentality. Sing in parts and use a bright solo stop on the organ.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Eschatological vision of redeemed multitude → heavenly worship → resurrection communion → divine protection and Satan's defeat