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THE CHRIST

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CHILD LAY a C h r i st ma s c a r ol

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for SATB ch o i r, o b o e, & f i n g e r cy m b a ls

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LUCAS FLOYD

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Two finger cymbals are easily attainable at low cost from a band

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or percussion store, or online. They should be played discreetly

by a member of the choir, so the shimmering sound appears mysteriously distant.

Attach one cymbal each to the middle

a quick release to allow the tone to ring out.

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finger and thumb and play by lightly chiming them together, with

flute as a last resort.

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Duration: ca. 3:00

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If there is no oboist available, the oboe part may be played on

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First performed by the Paul Delgado Singers, conducted by Paul Delgado, and oboist Aubrey Jones on December 6th, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton (Fullerton, CA).

A Christmas Carol

by G.K. Chesterton (1900)

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The Christ-child lay on Mary's lap, His hair was like a light.

(O weary, weary were the world, But here is all aright.)

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The Christ-child lay on Mary's heart, His hair was like a fire.

(O weary, weary is the world, But here the world's desire.)

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The Christ-child stood at Mary's knee, His hair was like a crown.

And all the flowers looked up at Him, And all the stars looked down.

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The Christ-child lay on Mary's breast, His hair was like a star.

(O stern and cunning are the kings, But here the true hearts are.)

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