Music – Hymns & Anthem for December 20

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This podcast episode features the hymns and anthem recorded by Dr. Dennis Keene and the Ascension Choir, featuring the Manton Memorial Organ, for the Church of the Ascension’s worship service on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020, which took place online via Zoom.

      Hymns and Anthem - Advent IV - 2020 - The Church of the Ascension Choir; Dr. Dennis Keene
  1. Hymn #268 – Ye who claim the faith of Jesus (Julion)
  2. Hymn #56 – O come, O come, Emmanuel (Veni, veni, Emmanuel) – verses 7-8
  3. Anthem – Magnificat in B-flat Major, by Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
  4. Hymn #54 – Savior of the nations, come (Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland)
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