Franconia (hymn tune)
Franconia is a hymn tune by Johann Balthasar König adapted by William Havergal. It first appeared in König's Harmonischer Liederschatz chorale book published in 1738.[1] The most common text for the hymn is "Blest Are the Pure in Heart" by John Keble.[2]
| Franconia | |
|---|---|
| Hymn tune by Johann Balthasar König | |
| Genre | Hymn |
| Meter | 6.6.8.6 |
| Melody | John Hughes |
| Published | 1738 |
Common texts
- Blest Are the Pure in Heart
- The Advent of our King
- We Give Thee but Thine Own
- Within the Father's House
References
- "Tune: FRANCONIA (König)". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- "Blest are the pure in heart". Hymnary.org. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
External link
- Franconia (mp3 with organ only)
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