Glory to God in the highest Shall be our song today

Glory to God in the highest Shall be our song today

Author: Allen W. Chatfield
Tune: IN EXCELSIS GLORIA (Peace)
Published in 3 hymnals

Author: Allen W. Chatfield

Chatfield, Allen William, M.A., born at Chatteris, Oct. 2nd, 1808, and educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was Bell's Univ. Scholar and Members' Prizeman. He graduated in 1831, taking a first class in classical honours. Taking Holy Orders in 1832, he was from 1833 to 1847 Vicar of Stotfold, Bedfordshire; and since 1847 Vicar of Much-Marcle, Herefordshire. Mr. Chatfield has published various Sermons from time to time. His Litany, &c. [Prayer Book] in Greek verse is admirable, and has been commended by many eminent scholars. His Songs and Hymns of Earliest Greek Christian Poets, Bishops, and others, translated into English Verse, 1876, has not received the attention of hymnal compilers which it merits. One… Go to person page >

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First Line: Glory to God in the highest Shall be our song today
Author: Allen W. Chatfield
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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In Excelsis for School and Chapel #1

In Excelsis for School and Chapel. l7th ed. #d65

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The Scottish Hymnal #387

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