Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Text Author: Johannes Gottfried Olearius

Arranger: Tony Alonso

Translator: Catherine Winkworth

Arr. © 2017 GIA.

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Vocal Forces: SAB, Assembly

Accompaniment: Piano

Guitar: Yes

Separate Instruments: C Instrument, Guitar

Tune Name: Geneva 42

Text Source:
Tröstet, tröstet, meine Lieben
; based on Isaiah 40:1–8, Johann Olearius, 1611–1684, tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.

Music Source:
Genevan Psalter
, 1551

Series: Celebration

Difficulty Level: E

Description:

This is part of a larger, 14-octavo collection called Revival, G-9405, a series of traditional hymn arrangements for contemporary ensembles intended to lead and inspire the singing of the liturgical assembly. The texts of these timeless favorites are those found in the most recent GIA hymnals, but parishes and communities are encouraged to sing the words commonly sung in their worship. 

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Seasonal: Advent

Liturgical: Advent 2 B, Advent 3 B, Advent 2 C, OT 14 A

Topical: Comfort, Hope, John the Baptist, Salvation

Bible Reference: Isaiah 40:1–8

Scored for: Woodwinds

Number of Pages: 8

Language: English

Format: Octavo

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