I did not know the name of this tune when I first posted it here. I’ve since learned that its original name is “Hyfrydol.” As you can see from the comments, it has many other names as well.
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I have no idea what the song is, but it’s beautiful!
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I agree. It’s beyond gorgeous. Possibly, there are two versions set to the same lyrics. But that wouldn’t explain why I can’t find the other version in a hymnal.
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“Jesus what a friend for sinners” an old hymn by Matthew Smith
Well played Andy
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Thanks Gary. I have learned that the song actually has many titles with many different sets of lyrics. But they all stem from a single, one-word title in another language.
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Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
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Hi Susan. Actually this only one of several names of hymns that use the same music. In addition, there are a number of secular folk songs using this music as well. But they all stem from a piece with an unusual single word title. It has so far been correctly identified by Kathy Pendegraft, Carmelita Piccardo, and the person whom on Friday I will announce is the “winner.”
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