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This haunting, sweet tune seems better-disposed to texts other than the pairing to a Pentecost text in the Hymnal 1982. I particularly like Christ hath a garden with Lledrod. The harmonization has been altered here and there, to support a more fluid descant; and the text underlay in Christ hath a garden in the last three measures differs somewhat from typical, as it better fits the prosody. (That, and I couldn't see devoting three beats each to prepositions.) The descant provides more motion and, in places, different phrase rhythm than the tune, so descanters may want to practice it a couple times.

You may print and use the descants you find here free of charge for church services and concerts; however, be advised these are copyrighted materials and cannot be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent. Please pass on your comments and suggestions by sending me an email. Better yet - send me a recording! I’ll post it. scores are in pdf format.

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