Sing for Joy, always posts the four scripture readings for each Sunday, and includes appropriate music to go along with the texts. One of today's suggested hymns is "Lord of All Hopefulness." The melody is the same one used for "Be Thou My Vision." The lyrics were written by Jan Struther (1901-1953), the British author who penned the original Mrs. Miniver story. (Struther was actually the pen name for Joyce Anstruther, later Joyce Maxtone Graham and finally Joyce Placzek. Unfortunately, the lyrics are still under copyright, so I can't print them here.)
Here's a nice version sung by a boys' choir in England. Be sure to first silence the blog music on the right.
(photo is of choristers from Winchester Cathedral)
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