THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
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MACH'S MIT MIR GOTT. (8 7. 8 7. 8 8.)
Melody by J. H. Schein, 1586–1630.
Very slow and solemn 𝅝 = 46.
Adapted by J. S. Bach.
Note.—An adaptation of this tune to the L. M. measure is found at Hymn 459 (Eisenach). Those who think it inadvisable to use two versions of the same tune can sing the present hymn to the tune of the following page.
St. John Damascene, c. 750.
Tr. J. M. Neale‡.
Αὕτη ἥ κλητή.
THOU hallowed chosen morn of praise,
That best and greatest shinest:
Lady and queen and day of days,
Of things divine, divinest!
On thee our praises Christ adore
For ever and for evermore.
2 Come, let us taste the Vine's new fruit,
For heavenly joy preparing;
To-day the branches with the Root
In Resurrection sharing:
Whom as true God our hymns adore
For ever and for evermore.
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