Monday, 28 February 2011
One Hundred Scotch Hymns and Poems (Chiefly in the Scotch Dialect), Edinburgh 1881
This book is the latest addition to my wee library, instantly doubling my "Sacred Scotch Solos" collection. Click the pics to enlarge:
Thursday, 9 December 2010
"The Lasting Hame"
Published in "The Songs and Hymns of the Scottish Highlands" by Lachlan MacBean (Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow and Oban, 1888)
A translation of a Scottish Gaelic hymn originally written by Rev Peter Grant, translated into Scots by MacBean.
Tune is a Gaelic Air. Musical notation available here.
In this puir warl', fu' o' sin an' shame,
Where death an' change can ilk moment claim,
Where frien's are ever frae frien's dividin'
Tae gang an' bide in the Lasting Hame.
Baith young an' auld tae the grave are ta'en
Baith weak an' bauld death will mak' his ain
In health or sickness, in peace or anger,
They can nae langer on earth remain.
A solemn warnin' is this tae a'
That I maun never pit far awa'
But aye be ready, for this is tellin'
The earthly dwellin' is sune tae fa'.
But if we ken the sweet joyfu' soun'
An' ha'e our treasure in Jesus foun'
An' tread the pathway o' truth an' blessin'
Still forward pressin', tae Zion boun'.
In ilka trial we ha'e tae bear
We'll nestle near Him, there's shelter there,
For if we trust Him, whate'er betide us,
He'll save an' guide us for ever mair.
His frien's on earth He will ne'er disclaim,
But bring wi' joy a' that lo'e His name
Frae His dear presence nae mair tae sever
But share for ever His Lasting Hame.
A translation of a Scottish Gaelic hymn originally written by Rev Peter Grant, translated into Scots by MacBean.
Tune is a Gaelic Air. Musical notation available here.
In this puir warl', fu' o' sin an' shame,
Where death an' change can ilk moment claim,
Where frien's are ever frae frien's dividin'
Tae gang an' bide in the Lasting Hame.
Baith young an' auld tae the grave are ta'en
Baith weak an' bauld death will mak' his ain
In health or sickness, in peace or anger,
They can nae langer on earth remain.
A solemn warnin' is this tae a'
That I maun never pit far awa'
But aye be ready, for this is tellin'
The earthly dwellin' is sune tae fa'.
But if we ken the sweet joyfu' soun'
An' ha'e our treasure in Jesus foun'
An' tread the pathway o' truth an' blessin'
Still forward pressin', tae Zion boun'.
In ilka trial we ha'e tae bear
We'll nestle near Him, there's shelter there,
For if we trust Him, whate'er betide us,
He'll save an' guide us for ever mair.
His frien's on earth He will ne'er disclaim,
But bring wi' joy a' that lo'e His name
Frae His dear presence nae mair tae sever
But share for ever His Lasting Hame.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Church of Scotland usin' twa o' the sangs
I am deeply honoured that the Church of Scotland's Scots Language in Worship Group have made great use of this blog by selecting two pieces for their own use:
• Dark Afore Dawnin by Etta Gracey Stoee was chosen to be included in their Advent 2008 programme, with the language reworked to suit the tune The Road and the Miles to Dundee ( Original | CoS version )
• Linkin Hame by Alexander Halliday was chosen for their Easter Holy Week 2009 programme, edited for congregational singing. ( Original | CoS version )
It's very rewarding to know that a wee bit of Ulster effort can be of benefit to the folks back in Scotland.
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• Dark Afore Dawnin by Etta Gracey Stoee was chosen to be included in their Advent 2008 programme, with the language reworked to suit the tune The Road and the Miles to Dundee ( Original | CoS version )
• Linkin Hame by Alexander Halliday was chosen for their Easter Holy Week 2009 programme, edited for congregational singing. ( Original | CoS version )
It's very rewarding to know that a wee bit of Ulster effort can be of benefit to the folks back in Scotland.
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