Christmas carols, or, Sacred songs : suited to the festival of Our Lord's nativity : with appropriate music, and an introductory account of the Christmas carol
1850. London : John William Parker, West Strand. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #441041
Physical description: 1 score (79 p.) : ill. ; 22 cm (8vo). Contents: 1. The Christmas morning salutation / Handel -- 2. Jesus, the saviour / Relfe-Old psalm tune -- 3. The advents of Christ / Old carol (Handel) -- 4. The virgin and child / Old carol -- 5. The angel of the Lord / Arne -- 6. The angel's message / Haydn -- 7. The angelical hymn / Russian air -- 8. The shepherds of Bethlehem / Evening hymn -- 9. The shepherds' song / Old ballad -- 10. The wise men from the east / Portuguese hymn -- 11. The star in the east / Jackson -- 12. The sun of righteousness / Handel -- 13. Good tidings of great joy / Easter hymn -- 14. The desire of all nations / Old melody -- 15. The gentiles' thanksgiving / Handel-Carey -- 16. Christmas hymn to the Saviour / Sicilian.
Price: €125.00