tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505749622183039650.post6484167891148259926..comments2023-10-02T03:19:31.569+11:00Comments on Dead Flies and Perfume: Brightness of the eternal gloryMike Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13382354162198484322noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505749622183039650.post-76761686955733117712010-06-09T23:04:08.676+10:002010-06-09T23:04:08.676+10:00Yes, this is a hymn that definitely deserves to be...Yes, this is a hymn that definitely deserves to be sung! And, being as I'm a student of traditional hymnody, you know I'm not going to suggest anything too radical. <br /><br />In my mind I can hear a large congregation pouring forth God's praise with this song, using the tune <i>Hyfrydol</i>. (That's the tune used with hymns such as "Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners."<br /><br />To make it fit, you would need to combine stanzas one and two of Robinson's song, and then repeat the first stanza after stanza three (giving you a two-stanza hymn, if that's clear!)<br /><br />Robinson has an interesting history. If you want to learn a bit more about him you can check out my blog for today at <i>Wordwise Hymns</i>.roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435373461292769832noreply@blogger.com