CD Release Concert and Fundraiser – January 30, 2022
Hymns: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Hymns, Spirituals and Religious Songs
Ron Pulcer: guitar, harmonica, bass, ukulele
Guest Musicians
Anna Pulcer: flute
Linda MacFarlane: dulcimer
Phil Henry: djembe
1. We Gather Together
Thanksgiving
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (verse 1)
Guitars, harmonica
Key of A Major
Time signature: 3/4
Hymn Tune: Kremser, from Eduard Kremser score (1877)
Words: Adrianus Valerius (Dutch, 1597),
translated to English by Theodore Baker (1894)
2. Morning Has Broken
New day, Easter
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (verse 1)
Guitar, harmonica, ukulele, dulcimer (Linda MacFarlane), flute (Anna Pulcer)
Key of C Major
Time signature: 3/4
Hymn Tune: Bunessan, Gaelic melody
Words: Eleanor Farjeon, 1931
3. Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring
Joy
Key of A Major
Time Signature: 9/8
Cantata No. 147, Jesus, Alegria De La Humanidad
Composer: J.S. Bach
Classical guitar arrangement and transcription: Bartolomé Calatayud
4. Of The Father’s Love Begotten
Advent
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, voice
Key of D Major
Time Signature: Variable (based on chant)
Hymn Tune: Divinum Mysterium, 13th Century plainsong
Words: Latin: Prudentius
Translated: Stanza 1 by John M. Neale, Stanzas 2 and 3 by Henry W. Baker
5. Away In A Manger
Christmas
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (all verses)
Guitar
Key of E Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Hymn Tune: Mueller
Words: Anonymous
6. Silent Night
Christmas
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement on verses by Ron Pulcer (verses 1, 2 and 3)
Guitar, harmonica
Key of G Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Hymn Tune: Stille Nacht
Franz Gruber, 1787-1863
Words: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848
Translated: John F. Young, 1820-1885
7. Be Thou My Vision
Vision, Irish melody
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement on verses by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, harmonica, dulcimer (Linda MacFarlane), flute (Anna Pulcer)
Key of D Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Hymn Tune: Slane, Traditional Irish melody
Harmonization by David Evans, 1974-1948
Words: Ancient Irish
Translated by Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931
Versified by Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935
8. We Shall Overcome
Civil Rights Anthem, Martin Luther King holiday, Black History
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement on verses by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, harmonica
Key of G Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Lyrically descended from “I’ll Overcome Some Day”,
A hymn by Charles Albert Tindley, published in 1901
9. Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
Martin Luther King holiday, Black National Anthem, Black History
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement on verses by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, voice
Key of F Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Hymn: 1905, John Rosamond Johnson, 1873-1954
Words: 1900, James Weldon Johnson, 1871-1938
10. Were You There
Lent
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement on verses by Ron Pulcer (all verses)
Guitar
Key of D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Spiritual
11. Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Easter
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement on verses by Ron Pulcer (all verses)
Guitar
Key of C Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Hymn Tune: Easter Hymn, with Alleluias
Words: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.
12. Lord I Want to be a Christian
Faith
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, voice
Key of D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Spiritual
13. Just As I Am Without One Plea
Repentance
Guitar, harmonica
Key of C Major
Time Signature: 3/4
Hymn Tune: Woodworth
William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
Words: Charlotte Elliot, 1789-1871
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Chet Atkins
14. Amazing Grace
Grace
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, harmonica, bass, flute (Anna Pulcer)
Key of E Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Hymn Tune: New Britain
Words: 1772, John Newton, 1725-1807
15. On Eagle’s Wings
Rebirth / Resurrection
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (all verses)
Guitar
Key of D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Music by Michael Joncas (1979), based on Psalm 91
On Eagle’s Wings by Michael Joncas © 1979, OCP. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
16. Prayer of St. Francis
Peace
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (all verses and bridge)
Guitar
Key of C Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Music by Sebastian Temple (1967), based on St. Francis of Assisi
Prayer of St. Francis/Oración de San Francisco by Sebastian Temple © 1967, OCP. All rights reserved. Dedicated to Mrs. Frances Tracy. Used with permission.
17. We Are One In The Spirit
Unity
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (verses 1 and 2)
Guitar, harmonica, bass, flute (Anna Pulcer), djembe (Phil Henry)
Key of E minor
Time Signature: 4/4
Words & Music: Peter Scholtes
Copyright © 1966 F.E.L. Publications. Assigned 1991 Lorenz Publishing Company (admin. by Music Services) All Rights Reserved. ASCAP
18. Be Still My Soul
Peace
Fingerstyle guitar arrangement by Ron Pulcer (all verses)
Guitar
Key of D Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tune: Finlandia, 1899-1900, by Jean Sibelius
Words: Katharina von Schlegel in 1752
Translated to English by Jane L. Borthwick in 1855