Infant Holy, here we bring you (W Zlobie Lezy) - Organ VST

Описание: Infant Holy here we bring you,
All our mite with solemn pledge.
To remember all the poor who,
Never had the privilege,
To rejoice this festive Season,
Poverty their only reason,
To uphold them here I pledge.

A hymn which should be sung at every church, at every Nine Lessons and Carols. I was introduced to this hymn at C.S.I. Church of St. John the Baptist, December, 2024. A lovely choice of words, and a lovely tune, originally belonging to the hymn "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly". I had played this on the piano but thought this needs to be recorded on the organ VST too. The bass division sounds especially good. Since I was using the iPad for the VST, I played this from memory.

The Polish tune is a rounded bar form (AABA). Its lines consist of short figures and phrases bound together by the consistent rhythmic pattern of the Polish mazurka (made famous by Frederic Chopin). Note especially the third line with its fine sequences and harmonic suspensions. Sing in parts with adults or in unison with young children. Use light organ accompaniment, preferably played on two manuals and pedal. Add handbells (or even sleigh bells) on the first beat of each bar. Sing in four long lines and avoid the choppiness suggested by the short melodic phrases.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988