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Text:Psalm 47
Tune:[Christ is the light of the nations]
Composer (Antiphon):John R. Ainslie
Composer (Conception Ab. Tone):Gregory J. Polan, OSB
Composer (Gelineau tone):Joseph Gelineau

53c. Psalm 47

Text Information
First Line: All peoples, clap your hands
Title: Psalm 47
Refrain First Line: Christ is the light of the nations
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Source: Verses: The Revised Grail Psalms; Antiphon: Simple Gradual
Copyright: Verses © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc., agent; Antiphon © 1968 ICEL
Notes: Antiphonal response to chanting of Psalm 47. Conception Abbey tone and Gelineau tone included
Tune Information
Name: [Christ is the light of the nations]
Composer (Gelineau tone): Joseph Gelineau
Composer (Antiphon): John R. Ainslie
Composer (Conception Ab. Tone): Gregory J. Polan, OSB
Key: B♭ Major
Source: Gelineau tone: Mode Sol; Conception Abbey tone: Mode 8a
Copyright: Conception Abbey tone © 2010, Conception Abbey, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.; Gelineau tone © 1963, The Grail, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; Antiphon © 1969, Geoffrey Chapman Ltd.



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