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25 Mar 05 - 11:06 AM (#1443505) Subject: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: GUEST,Uncle Jaque Having been asked to provide some music for our Church's Easter "Sonrise" Service this Sunday, i chose an old Gospel tune from the "Southern Harmony" of 1835 called "Arise". Apparently, the same tune is sometimes known as "Restoration". It's a really catchy tune, and I intend to render it on the Bb Military Fife in the Sanctuary - It ought to be quite a "Wakeup Call"! I've also worked out guitar chords for it, and would love to have the lyrics. So far, searches in the digitrad, forum archives, and internet have not provided any lyrics that "fit" this particular score. Does anyone have an original copy of the SH to check for lyrics to this tune? I got it off of the SH website, which does not provide lyrics. I might have a version of it somewhere amidst my archival boxes of Christian music going back to 1800, but it will take some rummaging. Thanks, and have a blessed Easter, or whatever your faith tradition celebrates this time of year! |
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25 Mar 05 - 12:19 PM (#1443570) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: GLoux There's just one line of words (no reference to Arise, though): Restoration: Mercy, O thou Son of David! Thus blind Bartimeus pray'd: Others by thy grace are saved, O vouchsafe to me thine aid. Hope this helps, -Greg |
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25 Mar 05 - 12:31 PM (#1443580) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: Janie I always mess up links, but search the forum for "Come Thou Fount." You will find lyrics to several hymns that have interchangeable melodies including "I Will Arise", "Come Thou Fount", "Far, Far Away from my Loving Father". I wonder if the melody you are using is the same as I learned from my grandfather in the old United Baptist Church hymnal. Janie |
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25 Mar 05 - 12:31 PM (#1443581) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: GUEST,Uncle Jaque Yeah, that sort of fits, with a little nipping and tucking here and there. Thanks! In searching, it seems that there have been a number of both old and contemporary pieces given the same title - even by a couple of rock bands, one of which has an album by that name. Of course during the early 1800s it was common for lyrics and tunes to be randomly connected by meter, apparently at the whim of the Choir Director or Pastor. A lot of familiar Hymns today were not commonly associated as to lyrics and score until after the Civil War. Some Hymnals still contain a "Metrical Index" for those who like to mix and match. As an example, the setting for the 39th Psalm by Issac WATTS works well with the score for the Navy Hymn. Fortunately, I'll be playing "Arise" on the fife, and not be expected to sing it! |
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25 Mar 05 - 12:46 PM (#1443591) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: GLoux Southern Harmony has a metrical index. "Restoration" is listed as: 8, 7. Some of the others under 8,7: Babe of Bethlehem Charlestown Dayspring Disciple Fount of Glory Harwell Holy Manna Humble Penitent Invocation Jefferson Lena . . . -Greg |
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25 Mar 05 - 01:37 PM (#1443641) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: GUEST,Uncle Jaque Thanks for that list; I'm familiar with "Disciple", and have it in my 3-ring binder of "Gospel and Sacred" music. That's a catchy little tune that moves right along, too. I seem to recall seeing on one of the sites (SH perhaps?) where the "A" part is essentially 8s and 7s, but the "B" part is somewhat irregular. I'll have to look up some of those other metrical matches and see how they fit. Probably have at least a few of them in my collection. When I peruse those old books, I frequently find alternative lyrics by Issac WATTS, BEECHER, and others that just blow me away; there is some beautiful Gospel poetry hidden in those obscure old volumes, to be sure! |
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25 Mar 05 - 02:04 PM (#1443660) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: GLoux Uncle Jaque, You can probably find a copy of Southern Harmony...I picked up a copy of the fourth printing of the 1854 edition (copyright 1987 by University Press of Kentucky) a few years ago...it's a great resource... -Greg |
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25 Mar 05 - 02:15 PM (#1443673) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: Q (Frank Staplin) Restoration 8,7 has the same lines quoted above by GLoux in the 1854 edition (which is on line). |
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25 Mar 05 - 08:39 PM (#1443951) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: masato sakurai Related threads are: I WILL ARISE (in the DT) Lyr Req: Prodigal/I will arise Lyr Req: 'I Shall Arise and Go to Jesus' Lyr Req: This Old World ADD: This Old World / I Will Arise and Go to Jesus |
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26 Mar 05 - 01:54 PM (#1444219) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Southern Harmony 1835 'Arise'. From: Uncle Jaque Thanks, Masato; a link on one of threads you linked me to nailed it! "Far Far Away From My Loving Father" had a MIDI link that was dead bang on for both "Arise" and "Restoration"; essentially the same tune. One verse that was given here seems to have suggested a more Passion - Ressurection oriented theme, though, which is what I'm looking for, and suspect exists somewhere. But what we've got so far will do for now. The "Font (or 'Fount' - it's a 'Color/Colour' sort of thing, I think) of every Blessing" seems to be the more popular setting, albeit in many versions and variations. As a lot of these old songs morphed, it's hard to tell when one becomes a distinct song on it's own as opposed to a version of the original. We went through this before with "Old Ship of Zion", as I recall. Thanks again, all! UJ in ME |