Come, Thou almighty King (Felice Giardini)
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- Editor: Brigid Baker (submitted 2010-04-19). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 120 kB Copyright: Public Domain
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General Information
Title: Come Thou almighty King
Composer: Felice Giardini
Lyricist: Anonymous
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1917
Description: This stirring composition, called "Italian Hymn," was written by Felice Giardini (1716-1796), and with these words has become one of the most widely used hymns. The words, generally attributed to Charles Wesley, appeared in 1756. The hymn has been translated into several languages and is sung by many nations. The words are not found in published or manuscript works of Charles Wesley, and are considered to be by an anonymous author. See discussion at Come, Thou almighty King.
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Come, Thou almighty King.