WINCHESTER OLD

See PHH 215 for a discussion of WINCHESTER OLD. This hymn becomes a festive doxology when sung in parts with suitably strong organ accompaniment. Consider using the descant at 215 for the second stanza. Because the original psalm calls upon various instruments to praise the Lord, on a festive occasion add instruments like trumpets, drums, and cymbals. [Liturgical Use] As a doxology—Psalm 150 is the great doxology of the entire book of Psalms.

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From Law (fear and dread) to Gospel (glad tidings, peace, and God's grace revealed in Christ's birth)

Associated Hymn Texts (9)

• Blest Is the Man Forever Blest — Cornelius Elven (1860)
• Lord We Confess Our Numerous Faults — Dudley Tyng (1849)
• My God and Is Thy Table Spread — Isaac Watts (1707)
• While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night — Nahum Tate (1702)
• Come Let Us With Our Lord Arise — Charles Wesley (1749)
• Father Son and Holy Ghost — Martin Luther (1524)
• Grace 'Tis a Charming Sound — Samuel Medley (1775)
• It Happened on that Fateful Night — Thomas Sternhold (1549)
• The Stars Declare His Glory — Heinz Werner Zimmermann (1941)