Tune: MEDFIELD STREET

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MEDFIELD STREET

Composer: Simon Beckley; Arranger: John Barnard
Published in 1 hymnal

Composer: Simon Beckley

Simon Beckley was born in 1938. He graduated with a BA degree from London University in 1961 and from Oak Hill Theological College in 1958. He was a clergyman in Watford, New Ferry, Chadderton, Delph (Friarmere) and Tranmere. He retired in 2003. He has been associated with Jubilate Hymns since the late 1970s. NN, Hymnary editor. Sources: http://www.praise.org.uk/hymnauthor/beckley-simon/ and http://www.jubilate.co.uk/about/people/simon_beckley Go to person page >

Arranger: John Barnard

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Tune Information

Title:	MEDFIELD STREET
Composer:	Simon Beckley
Arranger:	John Barnard
Meter:	8.8.8.8.4
Incipit:	62165
Notes:	This melody is particularly effective when sung unaccompanied. Pianists are recommended to make sparing use of the optional bass, perhaps only for verses 2 and 4.
Key:	A Major
Copyright:	© Simon Beckley;Arr. © John Barnard