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{{Genre|Sacred|Anthems|Verse anthems}}
{{Genre|Sacred|Anthems|Verse anthems}}
{{Language|English}}
{{Language|English}}
'''Instruments:''' {{ViolAcc}} (originally), may be substituted with {{OrgAcc}}<br>
'''Instruments:'''Though a version with {{CiteCat|Viol consort accompaniment}} may be conjectured, ''Behold, I bring you glad tidings'' has only been transmitted with {{OrgAcc|organ}} <br>
'''Published:''' c 1620<br>
'''Published:''' c 1620<br>


'''Description:'''  
'''Description:'''  


'''External websites:'''  
'''External websites:'''


==Original text and translations==
==Original text and translations==

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Editor: Michael Gibson (submitted 2005-10-13).   Score information: A4, 10 pages, 333 kB   Copyright: CPDL
Edition notes: Includes a organ version of the viol consort accompaniment.

General Information

Title: Behold, I bring you glad tidings
Composer: Orlando Gibbons

Number of voices: 6vv   Voicing: SSAATB

Genre: SacredAnthemVerse anthem

Language: English
Instruments:Though a version with Viol consort accompaniment may be conjectured, Behold, I bring you glad tidings has only been transmitted with organ
Published: c 1620

Description:

External websites:

Original text and translations

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Behold! I bring you glad tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people,
that unto us a child is born,
un to us a Son is giv’n, a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.
Glory be to God on high
and in earth peace,
good will towards men.