|
The original version of the tune we know as Richmond was written by Thomas Haweis in 1792, but it lives now in a shorter form - common meter - as adapted by Samuel Webbe, who also gave the tune its name. He published the tune in 1808, and the current form was published in Hymns Ancient and Modern, Revised (1950).
Tunes and poetry in Common Meter abound, among them many plainsong hymns, metric Psalms, poetry of Emily Dickinson, hymnal favorites (O God Our Help in Ages Past, Amazing Grace, While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night), and popular tunes (House of the Rising Sun)...all interchangeable. |
downloadsRichmond version 5.1.0
Hark the glad sound
Awake, arise
audio demohymnal verse
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. (click in the title area to move playhead) |
Organ Scorecopyright and license
The musical compositions by David Maurand on the public area of this website are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available; and instrumental and commissioned works - including versions of the descant arrangements above - are not governed under the Creative Commons license. Use the contact form at right to inquire regarding additional permissions and terms.
The license granted permits use for services and performance, but does not permit redistribution, sale or any commercial use without prior written consent; some arrangements are written with the permission of other copyright holders, and additional limitations may apply, which are noted on the score.
latest
updated
contact us
