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Doug Constable Hymns

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Category: Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ

God’s kingdom at the borders

Posted onDecember 11, 2019December 11, 2019AuthorDougLeave a comment

This hymn is a vigorous meditation on Matthew 11.2-11. ‘We have been expecting the Messiah’, John the Baptist said. Addressing Jesus, he asked: ‘Are you he? (We have reason to doubt it.)’ The heart of the story, and of the Read More …

CategoriesAdvent, Hymns, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Sovereign Authority, Suffering love

O Thou, who came to serve

Posted onFebruary 8, 2019February 8, 2019AuthorDougLeave a comment

The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and give his life a ransom for many. (Mark 10.45)

CategoriesHymns, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Ministry, Passion

Hey the gift (unaccompanied)

Posted onJuly 6, 2018February 7, 2019AuthorDougLeave a comment

This dancey song, written in celebration of the birth of Rachel Claringbull, can be sung as a Round, perhaps with the accompaniment of a tambour.

CategoriesBirth, Devotional, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Personal responses, Rounds, Songs, unaccompanied

Funeral Nunc Dimittis

Posted onJuly 4, 2018July 4, 2018AuthorDougLeave a comment

Created in 2013 for the funeral of a friend, Maureen, this piece derives from one I made in 1973 for a Nativity presentation  at Lee Abbey ‘A Song for Simeon and Anna’. The words here set for ‘her’ can be Read More …

Categoriesaccompanied, Communion of Saints, Epiphany, Resurrection, Songs

Storm on the Lake

Posted onJune 27, 2018AuthorDougLeave a comment

This hymn anthem commemorates the sermon preached by Bishop John Perry at the Institution of Reverend Eileen Wetherell as Vicar of Calmore near Southampton.  

CategoriesHymn-Anthems, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Ministry, SATB accompanied, Sovereign Authority

Whoever you are

Posted onJune 26, 2018June 27, 2018AuthorDougLeave a comment

This simple Christmas hymn can be accompanied by soft rolling drums in addition to the written music. COMMENTARY

CategoriesBirth, Highlighted, Hymns

Looking at you

Posted onJune 26, 2018AuthorDougLeave a comment

This worship-song concluded my ‘oratorio’ WRESTLING WITH CHRIST, presented at Christmas 1974 by members of the Lee Abbey Community.  

Categoriesaccompanied, Birth, Devotional, Hymn-Songs, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Personal responses

A preacher came from Nazareth

Posted onJuly 25, 2015June 5, 2016AuthorDougLeave a comment

* The Winchester branch of RSCM commissioned Martin Leckebusch to write a hymn- text for which they invited musical settings . This is my offering. A preacher came from Nazareth.midi

CategoriesHymns, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Ministry, Praise, Sovereign Authority, The Church

Ym Methlem datguddiwyd

Posted onNovember 21, 2011May 23, 2016AuthorDougLeave a comment

* This hymn is written to be a carol for the Welsh service of Plygain. I am grateful that the author, Alice Evans, has approved my setting of her words. The appended (paraphrase) translation is mine. Ym Methlem datguddiwyd.midi TRANSLATION The prophesied Word Read More …

CategoriesBirth, Hymns, Passion, Praise, Resurrection, The Church

Jesus, as you travelled

Posted onSeptember 20, 2011May 28, 2016Authoradmin

An unfolding of the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus, as you travelled (midi)  

CategoriesDiscipleship, Diversity, Hymns, Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, Ministry, Ministry, Out-workings of the Gospel, Personal responses, Pilgrimage, Reconciliation, Refugees, Saving grace, Service, Suffering love

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Donation for downloading hymns or songs

I hope you are able to find many pieces that you want to download and use in worship and other settings. If you would like to donate, the suggested amount is £1.20 per hymn. Thank you.

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Donation for downloading hymns or songs

I hope you are able to find many pieces that you want to download and use in worship and other settings. If you would like to donate, the suggested amount is £1.20 per hymn. Thank you.

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      • Erotic love
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      • Suffering love
      • Reconciliation
      • Harvest
      • Prophecy
      • Creation
  • Songs
    • Hymn-Songs
    • Rounds
    • Voice and Piano
      • With children in mind
    • ‘Art’ songs
  • Anthems
    • Hymn-Anthems
      • SATB accompanied
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      • Solo and SATB accompanied
    • Accompanied
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    • Longer
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    • PASSION OF CHRIST
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    • Alphabetical Index of Hymns
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