Friday, November 30, 2018
Grandma's Gift of Love
Grandma's Gift of Love: My cousin made a wreck out of his life. But my grandmother never stopped believing in him.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
[OFFICIAL VIDEO] O Come, All Ye Faithful - Pentatonix
O Come, All Ye Faithful
(Adeste Fideles)
Although the exact source of this Latin hymn is uncertain, did you know that it very likely originated about 1700, in France, where we know it was often used as a processional hymn by the religious orders on their way to the sanctuaries, preceding the Christmas Midnight Mass. It was also commonly used during the 18th century in the Roman Catholic Churches of France
and England at the Benediction of the Christmas Mass. The melody has been found in John Wade's old manuscript, Cantus Diversi, dated 1751.
In England the melody of the hymn has for many generations been called "Portuguese Hymn". Various theories concerning the origin of this title have arisen. One of these is that the hymn was composed by Marcus Portugalo, Chapelmaster of the Portuguese King, during the early 19th century. This has been definitely discounted. Another theory, still prevalent, is that the melody was composed or arranged, in 1692, by John Reading, organist of the Portuguese Chapel, London. The melody can not, however, be found among his works.
The most plausible theory, and one which Dr. Percy Dearmer of Oxford accepts, is that the hymn was heard by the Duke of Leeds at the Portuguese Chapel about 1785.
The Duke, a musician and director, presented the hymn at one of his concerts with the title, "Portuguese Hymn", assuming it to be of Portuguese origin.
There are over forty English translations from the original Latin. This is the second of Canon Oakeley's translations and, according to Julian, is the most popular translation
which we possess. It first appeared in Murray's Hymnal (England) in 1852.
This tune has always been a favorite in America. Sung to the words How Firm a Foundation it was the favorite of such great Americans as Theodore Roosevelt and General Robert E. Lee. America is not alone in choosing the melody as its favorite.
Come, All Ye Faithful is the most universally popular of all the Christmas songs, having been translated into 119 languages and dialects. It ranks as one of the great hymns of the Ages
and England at the Benediction of the Christmas Mass. The melody has been found in John Wade's old manuscript, Cantus Diversi, dated 1751.
In England the melody of the hymn has for many generations been called "Portuguese Hymn". Various theories concerning the origin of this title have arisen. One of these is that the hymn was composed by Marcus Portugalo, Chapelmaster of the Portuguese King, during the early 19th century. This has been definitely discounted. Another theory, still prevalent, is that the melody was composed or arranged, in 1692, by John Reading, organist of the Portuguese Chapel, London. The melody can not, however, be found among his works.
The most plausible theory, and one which Dr. Percy Dearmer of Oxford accepts, is that the hymn was heard by the Duke of Leeds at the Portuguese Chapel about 1785.
The Duke, a musician and director, presented the hymn at one of his concerts with the title, "Portuguese Hymn", assuming it to be of Portuguese origin.
There are over forty English translations from the original Latin. This is the second of Canon Oakeley's translations and, according to Julian, is the most popular translation
which we possess. It first appeared in Murray's Hymnal (England) in 1852.
This tune has always been a favorite in America. Sung to the words How Firm a Foundation it was the favorite of such great Americans as Theodore Roosevelt and General Robert E. Lee. America is not alone in choosing the melody as its favorite.
Come, All Ye Faithful is the most universally popular of all the Christmas songs, having been translated into 119 languages and dialects. It ranks as one of the great hymns of the Ages
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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