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BAYHEAD

Meter: 11.11.11.5 D Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Lee Hastings Bristol Tune Sources: Adapted from an anthem "As the Disciples" Incipit: 56171 24321 15612

Author: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: As the disciples, when thy Son had left them Lyrics: 1 As the disciples, when thy Son had left them, Met in a love-feast, joyfully conversing, All the stored mem'ry of the Lord's last Supper Fondly rehearsing, So may we here, who gather now in friendship, Seek for the spirit of those earlier churches, Welcoming him who stands and for an entrance Patiently searches. 2 As, when their converse closed, and supper ended, Taking the bread and wine they make thanksgiving, Breaking and blessing, thus to have communion With Christ the living; So may we here, a company of brothers, Make this our love-feast and commemoration, That in his Spirit, we may have more worthy Participation. 3 And, as they prayed and sang to thee, rejoicing, Ere in the nightfall they embraced and parted, In their hearts singing as they journeyed homeward, Brave and true-hearted; So may we here, like grain that once was scattered Over a hillside, now one bread united, Led by the Spirit, do thy work, rejoicing, Lamps filled and lighted. Topics: Holy Communion Used With Tune: BAYHEAD

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As the disciples

Author: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Hymnal: More Hymns and Spiritual Songs #49 (1971) First Line: As the disciples, when thy Son had left them Lyrics: 1 As the disciples, when thy Son had left them, Met in a love-feast, joyfully conversing, All the stored mem'ry of the Lord's last Supper Fondly rehearsing, So may we here, who gather now in friendship, Seek for the spirit of those earlier churches, Welcoming him who stands and for an entrance Patiently searches. 2 As, when their converse closed, and supper ended, Taking the bread and wine they make thanksgiving, Breaking and blessing, thus to have communion With Christ the living; So may we here, a company of brothers, Make this our love-feast and commemoration, That in his Spirit, we may have more worthy Participation. 3 And, as they prayed and sang to thee, rejoicing, Ere in the nightfall they embraced and parted, In their hearts singing as they journeyed homeward, Brave and true-hearted; So may we here, like grain that once was scattered Over a hillside, now one bread united, Led by the Spirit, do thy work, rejoicing, Lamps filled and lighted. Topics: Holy Communion Languages: English Tune Title: BAYHEAD

As the disciples, when Thy Son had left them

Author: Percy Dearmer Hymnal: Hymns for Children and Grownups to Use Together #132 (1953) Languages: English Tune Title: BAYHEAD

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Percy Dearmer

1867 - 1936 Person Name: Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) Author of "As the disciples" in More Hymns and Spiritual Songs Dearmer, Percy, M.A., son of Thomas Dearmer, was born in London, Feb. 27, 1867, and educated at Westminster School and at Christ Church, Oxford (B.A. 1890, M.A. 1896). He was ordained D. 1891, P. 1892, and has been since 1901 Vicar of S. Mary the Virgin, Primrose Hill, London. He has been Secretary of the London Branch of the Christian Social Union since 1891, and is the author of The Parson's Handbook, 1st edition, 1899, and other works. He was one of the compilers of the English Hymnal, 1906, acting as Secretary and Editor, and contributed to it ten translations (38, 95, 150, 160, 165, 180, 215, 237, 352, 628) and portions of two others (242, 329), with the following originals:— 1. A brighter dawn is breaking. Easter. Suggested by the Aurora lucis, p. 95, but practically original. 2. Father, Who on man dost shower. Temperance. 3. God, we thank Thee, not in vain. Burial. 4. Holy God, we offer here. Holy Communion. 5. Jesu, good above all other. For Children. 6. Lord, the wind and sea obey Thee. For those at Sea. 7. The winter's sleep was long and deep. St. Philip and St. James. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Lee Hastings Bristol

1923 - 1979 Person Name: Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. (b. 1923) Composer of "BAYHEAD" in More Hymns and Spiritual Songs Born: 1923, Brooklyn, New York. Died: 1979, Syracuse, New York. Bristol was educated at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York (BA); Trinity College of Music, London (organ studies); and the Institute for International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland (graduate studies). He worked in New York for the Bristol-Meyers Company (the family business) in advertising and public relations, 1948-62. From 1962-69, he served as president of Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey. In 1972, the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada made him a fellow of the society. His works include: The Lamb and Other Carols, 1951 Songs for Liturgy, editor More Hymns and Spiritual Songs, editor, 1972 Hymns for Children and Grown-Ups Lyrics: "Let Us Now Depart in Thy Peace" Music: SEDGWICK --hymntime.com/tch/