101 Hymns and Songs of the Celtic Spirit

101 Songs and Hymns of the Celtic Spirit

101 Songs and Hymns in the Celtic Spirit is a new hymnal for all churches. The book's songs and hymns are drawn from traditional and folk melodies of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England in a collaboration by George Bayley and the Rev. Dr. Dwyn Mounger. The texts are from from Celtic, Gaelic, and Medieval sources as well as texts by George Herbert, Charles Wesley, and others plus many new texts by The Rev. Dr. Mounger. There are many new melodies composed in the “Celtic Spirit” by George Bayley.

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101 Hymns and Songs of the Celtic Spirit is arranged in three parts. Section I gives all the hymns and songs in parts or unison with full keyboard accompaniment, containing all the music with voice parts and keyboard accompaniment. Section II has indices by title and number; authors, translators, and sources; composers, arrangers, sources, and copyrights; the Christian year; paraphrases; Old Testament and New Testament Scriptural allusions; and topics. Section III presents all the hymns and songs with melody-only plus the words and guitar chords. There is also a supplemental volume with all the music of Section III in letter size format to make it easier for various instrumental combinations to play.

101 Hymns and Songs of the Celtic Spirt costs only $65 USD. This covers the cost of the publication, and one-time license agreement fee which covers your license to photocopy any or all of the hymns and songs in this book. There are no forms to fill out or reports to file.

The book is coil-bound so that the pages will lie flat for easy photocopying. All of the music is formatted in Sunday bulletin size for easy photocopying. There are two images per page side.

The Supplemental Volume with all the Music of Section III in Letter Size Format costs $35 USD, and it is available only with the purchase of the complete volume. It also carries the same license to photocopy all the music for the instrumentalists.

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Hymn Index - Hymns and Songs of the Celtic Spirit

St. Patrick

source: Wikipedia

1. "A Babe Is Born," Anonymous, 15th Century Ancient Melody, Harmonized by Sir John Stainer

2. "Agnus Dei," Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase, Melody from Damon’s Psalms, 1579

3a. "Alone With None But Thee, My God," attributed to St. Columba (521-597) arr. by George Bayley

3b. "Alone With None But Thee, My God," A Prayer of St. Columba (521-597) arr. by George Bayley

4a. "And Now, Lord, We Give Them Back," William Penn's Prayer, Paraphrase by Dwyn Mounger, Tune:"Finlandia" composed by Jean Sibelius, edited by George Bayley

4b. "And Now Lord, We Give Them Back," William Penn's Prayer, Paraphrase by Dwyn Mounger, composed by Orlando Gibbons, edited by George Bayley

5. "As We Gather, Hushed and Waiting," written by Dwyn Mounger, composed by George Bayley

6. "Balulalow," written by T. Wedderburn (1567) Traditional Scots, arr. by George Bayley Sample

7. "Before the Ending of the Day," written by St. Ambrose (340-397), trans. By J. M. Neale, 1852, composed by George Bayley

8. "Bethlehem-Juda, ‘Twas There On a Morn," written by G. R. Woodward, Tune of Glenogie,a Scottish Air, harmonized by Charles Wood

9. "Blest Are the Pure In Heart," written by John Keble and William John Hall, composed by George Bayley Sample

10. "Bread of the World," written by Bishop Reginald Heber (1783-1826), Ancient Melody of Islay, freely adapted by George Bayley

11. "Breathe In Me, O Holy Spirit," Prayer of St. Augustine, Scottish Folk Melody"Teann a nall", freely adapted by George Bayley

12." Captains of the Saintly Band," by J. B. de Santiful (translated by H. W. Baker), Traditional Scottish Song, arr.by George Bayley

13. "Child In the Manger," by Mary Macdonald (1817-c.1800), trans. by Lachlan Maclean, Traditional Gaelic Melody,

14. "Christ Be With Me," Prayer of St. Patrick, Attributed to St. Patrick (372-466), composed by George Bayley

15. "Christ Is the World’s Redeemer," written by St. Columba (521-597), trans. by Duncan Macgregor (1854-1923), composed by George Bayley

16. "Christ, the Lord Is Risen Today," written by Charles Wesley (1739 alt), composed by George Bayley

17. "Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies," written by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), composed by George Bayley

18. "Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire," written by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), Old Irish Melody, arr. by George Bayley

19. "Come, Thou Redeemer," written by St. Ambrose (340-397), translated J. M. Neale and Others, Melody adapted by Praetorius, Harmonized by G. R. Woodward, arr. by George Bayley Sample

20. "Come Unto Me, Ye Weary," by W. Chatterton Dix (1827-1896), Traditional Irish Melody, arr. by George Bayley

21. "Come, Ye Lofty, Come, Ye Lowly," written by The Rev. Archer Gurney, composed by George Bayley

22. "Courage, Brother, Do Not Stumble," written by Norman Macleod (1812-1872), composed by George Bayley

23. "Cries In the Darkness," (Christmas Hymn), written by Dwyn Mounger, composed by George Bayley

24. "Discerner of All Mystery," written by Dwyn Mounger, composed by George Bayley (Tune, Williams)

25. "Earth’s Mighty Maker," c. 17th Century, anonymous translation, composed by George Bayley

26. "Famished In Our Wilderness," written by Dwyn Mounger, The Welsh tune "Arfon," adapted by George Bayley

27. "Farewell, Night, With Mist O’er-shrouded," written by G. R. Woodward, Highland Melody in the Dorian Mode, Harmonized by Charles Wood

28. "Father of the Whole Creation," written by Dwyn Mounger, Scottish-Lewis Folk Melody, arr. by George Bayley

29. "Fresh Winds of Pentecost," written by Dwyn Mounger, composed by George Bayley

30a. "Glory to God," Metrical Version by the Rev. Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase, Hymn Tune: "Duke Street," composed by John Holton (d. 1793)

30b. "Glory to God (Laast uns erfreuen)," Metrical Version by The Rev.Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase, Tune: "Laast uns erfreuen"

31. "God Guide Me," Text from Carmina Gadelica, Irish Song, Harmonized and adapted by George Bayley

32. "God Moves In A Mysterious Way," written by William Cowper (1731-1800), Melody from “A Collection of Hymns” and Sacred Poems,” Dublin, 1749th Century

1817 French Drawing of Organ Interior and Pipes

Source: New York Public Library Digital Collection www,nypl.org

Glencar Waterfall

Ballinasloe Church, County Galway, Ireland

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33. "God of Mercy, God of Grace," written by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847), Melody from the Welsh song "Manannan Beg Mac y Lir, arr. by George Bayley

34. "God, That Made Earth and Heaven," written by Bishop Reginald Heber and Archbishop Richard Whately, Welsh Traditional Melody

35. "God To Enfold Me," Prayer from Carmina Gadelica, Gaelic Traditional Melody, adapted by George Bayley

36a. "God, You Have Brought Us To This Place," written by Dwyn Mounger, Hymn Tune: "Duke Street"

36b. "God, You Have Brought Us To Thy Place, written by Dwyn Mounger, Scottish Tune: "Leaving of Lismore," adapted and arr. by George Bayley

37. "God’s Peace and Man’s Peace," written by St. Columba (521-597), Traditional Scottish Melody, arr. by George Bayley

37a. "Here, O My Lord, I See You Face to Face," Horatio Bonar, composed by George Bayley

38. Holy Spirit, Gift Bestower, Author Unknown, Traditional Welsh Melody, arr. by George Bayley

39. How Shall I Sing That Majesty, John Mason (1646-1694), composed by George Bayley

40. "In God the Father We Believe," written by Dwyn Mounger, Gloria Paraphrase, Tune: Forest Green: English Traditional

41. "In Heavenly Love Abiding," Anna Laetitia Waring (1823-1910) Tune: "The Sally Gardens," arr. by George Bayley

42. "Jesu, Grant Me This I Pray," 17th Century, trans. by Sir H. W. Baker, Old Gaelic Melody, adapted by George Bayley

43. "Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love," William Walsham How, 1854, composed by George Bayley

44. "Joy and Great Comfort To All Who Now Sigh," Hymn for Advent, Dwyn Mounger, "The Skye Boat Song," arr. by George Bayley

45. "King of Glory, King of Peace," written by George Herbert (1593-1632), composed by George Bayley

46. "Lead, Kindly Light," written by Cardinal J. H. Newman, composed by George Bayley

47. "Lead Us, O Father," written by William Henry Burleigh (1812-1871), composed by George Bayley

48. Let All the World In Every Corner Sing," written by George Herbert, composed by Basil Harwood (1850)

49. "Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing," written by John Fawcett (1773), composed by George Bayley

50. "Love of the Father, Love of God the Son," written by Robert Bridges (1844-1930), composed by George Bayley

51. "May the Road Rise Up To Meet You," An Irish Blessing From the Gaelic, Traditional Scottish Melody, adapted by George Bayley Sample

Fountains Abbey

52. "Mid the Desert of My Anguish," French text by Antoine de la Roche-Chandieu (trans. Dwyn Mounger), composed by George Bayley

53. "Miss Me, But Let Me Go," Old Celtic Poem, author unknown, composed by George Bayley

54. "Most Holy Lord and God of Heaven", 4th or 5th Century Welsh Hymn, Welsh Hymn Melody

55. "My Soul Is Filled With Joy" (Magnificat Paraphrase), Unknown Author, Scottish Folk Melody, arr. by George Bayley

56. "Now, Lord! According To Thy Word," Scottish Paraphrases, 1781, Melody from A Collection of Hymns, Dublin, 1749

57. "Nunc Dimittis," Paraphrase by Dwyn Mounger, composed by Oliver Holden (1726-1792) Sample

58. "O Boundless Wisdom, God Most High," c. 6th century, translated by Gabriel Gillette, composed by George Bayley

59. "O God, Thou Art the Father," written by St. Columba (521-597), composed by George Bayley

60. "O Holy Spirit, Lord of Grace," written by C. R. Coffin (1676-1749), tr. J. Chandler, Irish Melody, arr. by George Bayley

61. "O Lord, the Maker of All Things," from The King’s Primer 1545, Gaelic Folk Melody, adapted by George Bayley

62. "O Love Divine," by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Tune: "Galloway Tam," Scottish Folk Melody Tune, arr. and adapted by Gorge Bayley

63. "O Love of God, How Strong and True," by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889), Scottish Melody "O Waly Waly," arr. by George Bayley

64. "O Thou, Before the World Began," written by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), composed by George Bayley

65. "O Trinity Blessed," written by Dwyn Mounger, Welsh, Tune: "The Ashgrove," arr. by George Bayley

66. "O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be," Peter Abelard ©. 1129) tr. J. Mason Neale, composed by George Bayley

67. "O Wondrous Type, O Vision Fair," 15th Century, tr. by John Mason Neale (1818-1866), Scottish Melody "O Waly Waly," arr. by George Bayley

68. "O Word of God Incarnate," written by William Walsham How (1867), Irish Folk Melody, arr. by George Bayley

69. "Our Blest Redeemer, Ere He Breathed," Harriet Auber (1773-1862), Irish Traditional Melody, Adapted and Harmonized by George Bayley

70. "Praise the Lord, His Glories Show," written by Henry Francis Lyte (1793-1847), composed by George Bayley

71. "Rejoice, the Lord Is King," written by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), composed by George Bayley

72. "Risen Christ, You Go Before Us," written by Dwyn Mounger, composed by George Bayley

73. "See Amid the Winter’s Snow," written by Edward Caswell (1814-1878), composed by John Goss (1800-1880)

74. "Sing, My Soul, His Wondrous Love." Words Anonymous c. 1800, composed by George Bayley

75. "Sometimes a Light Surprises," written by William Cowper (1731-1800), Irish Folk Melody, arr. by George Bayley

76. "Son of God, Eternal Saviour," written by Somerset Cowry Lowry (1855-1932), composed by George Bayley

77. "Song for Lighting the Advent Wreath," written by Dwyn Mounger, Traditional, arr. By Sir John Stainer

78. "Stand Up and Bless the Lord," James Montgomery (1771-1854), From a Traditional Melody of The Isle of Arran, adapted by R. A. Smith (1780-1829)

79. "Summer Suns Are Glowing," William Walsham How (1823-1897), Old Highland Melody from the "Celtic Lyre," arr. by George Bayley

Gleninagh Castle

80. "Take My Life, and Let It Be," written by John B. Dykes (1851), composed by George Bayley

81. "Take Our Gifts," written by Dwyn Mounger, Traditional Welsh Melody, arr. by George Bayley

82. "Take Our Minds," written by Dwyn Mounger, Traditional Welsh Melody, arr. by George Bayley

83. "Teach Me, My God and King," written by George Herbert, composed by George Bayley

84. "The Bells of Christmas Chime Once More," written by Nikolai F. Grundvrig, Traditional Scottish Melody. arr. by George Bayley Sample

85. "The Lord At First Had Adam Made," Traditional, Author Unknown, Traditional, Composer Unknown

86. "The Lord’s Prayer," Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase, Melody: "The Londonderry Air," arr. by George Bayley

87. The Worship of Nature, written by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892), composed by George Bayley

88. "There Is No Rose," Words: Medieval, composed by George Bayley Sample

89. "This Is the Truth Sent From Above," Traditional Carol, arr. by George Bayley

90. "Thy Kingdom Come!" written by F. L. Hosmer (18409-1929), Irish Traditional Melody, Adapted and arr. by George Bayley

91. "To You Alone and Not To Us," Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase of Psalm 11, Tune: The Rowan Tree, arr. by George Bayley

92. " 'Twas In the Year King Uzziah Died," written by G. R. Woodward, composed by George Bayley Sample

93. Unto the Hills, Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase of Psalm 121, "Londonderry Air," arr. by George Bayley

94. "Unto the Hills," written John Campbell (1845-1914), arr. by George Bayley (Tune,Williams)

95. "We Praise You Lord, For All Your Ways," Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase of Psalm 39, Scottish Tune: "Ye Banks and Braes," arr. by George Bayley

96. "We Pray You, Heavenly Father," written by V. S. S. Coles (1845-1929), Tune: "The Sally Gardens," arr. by George Bayley

97. "We Will Be Merry, Far and Wide," Old German Text, Versified by G. R. Woodward, Old Traditional Melody, harmonized by M. Praetorius, A.D.1610

98. "When Christ Was Born of Mary Free," Harleian Manuscript, composed by George Bayley

99. "When Israel’s Sons and Daughters Came," Dwyn Mounger Paraphrase of Psalm 114, The Scottish Song "Leezie Lindsy," arr. by George Bayley

100. "When Sion’s Bondage Turned Back," Psalm 26, Scottish Metrical Psalter, Traditional English Carol Tune, arr. by George Bayley

101. "Ye Servants of God," written Charles Wesley (1707-1788), Scottish Melody -Stowey, arr. by George Bayley

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