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Does anyone have the hymn for Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul in the Liturgy of the Hours? The hymn is “What fairer light is this than time itself doth own”.
Thanks and God Bless …
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Hi,
I have a copy of the melody and words which I found in a book from the 70’s called Praise the Lord – Godffrey Chapman London 1974. The edition I have is the melody edition so unfortunately no accompaniment or chords. I would be happy to send what I have if you email me somervillmj@hotmail.com. Hope this helps,
Michael
Typo, email address somervillemj@hotmail.com
Alternatively, I have been able to find copies of the full music edition of Praise the Lord in a few libraries around Australia. You should be able to get a photocopy via you local library. Your local library will have to do an inter-library loan. The details of the book are: Praise the Lord. Full Music Edition. John Ainslie, Stephen Dean, Paul Inword published by Geoffrey Chapman, London 1974. The song is #249 What fairer Light is this? Unfortunately, be prepared to pay $12-$24 for this service. Not sure where you are located Cath but there are 2 copies in Sydney, 2 in Melbourne, 1 in Queensland and 1 in SA. Hope this helps, Michael.
The text is here: https://blog.texasnuns.com/2013/06/29/what-fairer-light/
Somewhat wickedly (since Msgr Knox didn’t die until 1957, so his work is still copyright) – there is sheet music in the book uploaded here: https://www.ccwatershed.org/media/pdfs/16/03/07/16-45-38_0.pdf This is to the tune DECORA LUX, which was composed by someone who died in 1816 and so is in the public domain.
I don’t know if that is the same tune used in the book which Michael mentioned above. It may not be – and the tune from that book may be a better fit for your local use, depending on where you are based.