 Charles Wesley (1707-1788) | Words: Charles Wesley, 1739. Stanzas 8-10, author unknown, 14th Century; translated from Latin to English in Lyra Davidica. This exuberant song is one of the most popular Easter hymns in the English language. Music: Easter Hymn, composer unknown, in Lyra Davidica (London: 1708) (MIDI, score). Wesley’s words were written for use at the first worship service at the Wesleyan Chapel in London. The chapel, on the site of a former iron foundry, became known as the Foundry Meeting House, and this hymn was included in the Foundry Collection. |
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C G/B C F F/C-C C-Dm7 C--F C--G C
F C F C Dm7 C C/G-G C-Dm7 C--F C--G C
G Am G/B G C Dm7 C G Am7 G--C G D G
(G) C F F/C-C C-F Dm7 C--G C
Labels: 12th c., chords, latin, wesley
¶ Monday, April 02, 2007
