THROUGH ALL THE CHANGING SCENES OF LIFE – EMHB 427
Authors: Nahum Tate (1652-1715); Nicholas Brady (1639-1726)
Tune: Wiltshire by Sir. George Smart (1776-1867)
Scripture Reference: This Hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 34 – “I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth”.
Introduction:
The Hymn comes from the new version of the Psalter produced in 1696 by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady. This particular paraphrase has generally been credited to Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Tate is regarded as one of the most colourful figures in the history of English Hymnody. He was born in Dublin where his father, Faithful Tate, was a divine. Young Nahum changed his name to Tate when he came to London to make a living as a poet. To keep body and soul together he did other jobs like translating French and Latin texts for publishers, including a cautionary treatise on syphilis or a Poetic History of the French Disease.
As well as Poems, he wrote plays and altered the works of established dramatists including Shakespear. Probably his best known work besides the version of the Psalms on which he collaborated with his Irishman, Nicholas Brady is his Libretto for Purcell’s Opera-Dido and Aeneas.
In 1692, he became Poet Laureate and was later appointed Historiographer Royal. The fine tune, “Wiltshire” was written by Sir. George Smart (1776-1867) when he was only nineteen and Organist at St. James’ Chapel London. When it was first published it was a setting for Psalm 18. Sir. George Smart went on to become Organist at the Chapel Royal.
Tate however turned to drinking and died ignominiously in a debtors’ refuge housed within the precincts of the Royal Mint.
Brothers and Sisters let us all unite our voices and do justice to this Hymn.
HYMN 427
Through all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
Of His deliverance I will boast,
Till all that are distressed
From my example comfort take,
And charm their griefs to rest.
O magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
The hosts of God encamp around
The dwellings of the just;
Deliverance He affords to all
Who on His succour trust.
O make but trial of His love;
Experience will decide
How blest they are, and only they,
Who in His truth confide.
Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you His service your delight,
He’ll make your wants His care.
Authors: Nahum Tate (1652-1715); Nicholas Brady (1639-1726)
Tune: Wiltshire by Sir. George Smart (1776-1867)
Scripture Reference: This Hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 34 – “I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth”.
Introduction:
The Hymn comes from the new version of the Psalter produced in 1696 by Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady. This particular paraphrase has generally been credited to Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Tate is regarded as one of the most colourful figures in the history of English Hymnody. He was born in Dublin where his father, Faithful Tate, was a divine. Young Nahum changed his name to Tate when he came to London to make a living as a poet. To keep body and soul together he did other jobs like translating French and Latin texts for publishers, including a cautionary treatise on syphilis or a Poetic History of the French Disease.
As well as Poems, he wrote plays and altered the works of established dramatists including Shakespear. Probably his best known work besides the version of the Psalms on which he collaborated with his Irishman, Nicholas Brady is his Libretto for Purcell’s Opera-Dido and Aeneas.
In 1692, he became Poet Laureate and was later appointed Historiographer Royal. The fine tune, “Wiltshire” was written by Sir. George Smart (1776-1867) when he was only nineteen and Organist at St. James’ Chapel London. When it was first published it was a setting for Psalm 18. Sir. George Smart went on to become Organist at the Chapel Royal.
Tate however turned to drinking and died ignominiously in a debtors’ refuge housed within the precincts of the Royal Mint.
Brothers and Sisters let us all unite our voices and do justice to this Hymn.
HYMN 427
Through all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
Of His deliverance I will boast,
Till all that are distressed
From my example comfort take,
And charm their griefs to rest.
O magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
The hosts of God encamp around
The dwellings of the just;
Deliverance He affords to all
Who on His succour trust.
O make but trial of His love;
Experience will decide
How blest they are, and only they,
Who in His truth confide.
Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you His service your delight,
He’ll make your wants His care.
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