Fanfare Prelude On Sandon

Grade Level 1

Year: 2024

Composer: James Curnow 

Program Notes:

 The hymn tune "Sandon," on which this Fanfare Prelude is based, was composed by Charles H. Purday (1799-1885) in 1860. He combined this tune with John Lawley’s (1859-1922) majestic text to become a highly successful and often used hymn. There are many texts that work well with this tune, but the one used here by the arranger, is as follows: 

Though thunders roll and darkened be the sky, 

I’ll trust in thee! 

Though joys may fade and prospects droop and die, 

I’ll trust in Thee! 

No light may shine upon life’s rugged way, 

Sufficient is thy grace from day to day.

 Thy Word is sure, thy promise never fails, 

I’ll trust in thee! 

A hiding place thou art when Hell assails, 

I’ll trust in thee! 

I conquer all while hiding ‘neath thy wing, 

And in the storm sweet songs of triumph sing.

Salvation Army Ensembles will find this text with additional verses (#900), in The Song Book of The Salvation Army. 

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)

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