Joy of Christmas: A Selection of Carols

ISBN: 0195200810

Author: Heath, Edward

Condition: Used

This lovely book contains 40 of the best loved, traditional carols, as well as a number of lesser known, but equally inspiring ones. There is an introductory chapter, the charming illustrations, and the commentary preceding each one of the 40 timeless carols combine with the musical arrangements to make this volume even more delightful. Edward Heath was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and has been interested and active in carols and caroling his entire life. Titles: *The first Nowell *When the crimson sun had set *Away In a Manger *Ding dong! Merrily on high *While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night *In Dulci Jubilo *See amid the winters snow *When Christ was born of Mary free *Jesus, Jesus, rest your head *Twelve Days of Christmas, The *Born today is the child divine *Coventry carol *Wassail song *Sussex carol *The birds *Good King Wenceslas *Gloucestershire Wassail *I Wonder as I Wander *Zither carol *Whence is that goodly fragrance *Once in Royal Davids City *Unto us a boy is born *Poverty *Holly and the Ivy, The *We Three Kings of Orient Are *It Came Upon the Midnight Clear *A child this day *Rocking *Christmas bells *Song of the crib *Hark! The Herald Angels Sing *I Saw Three Ships *The crown of roses *Past three oclock *Masters in this hall *God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen *Infant holy *We Wish You a Merry Christmas *Silent Night *O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)