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In My Grandfather​’​s Day: The Music of Gerhard Theodore Alexis

by David Melbye

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Invocation 00:53
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Herren’s nåd (God’s Grace) English translation by Kent Karlsson Ingen herde kan så leta Efter ett borttapadt får Kunde du Guds hjerta veta Huru ömt för dig det slår Törstar längtar innerlig Efter den, som söndrat sig Från hans hjord och får så såta Skulle du af glädje gråta No shepherd can so search for a lost sheep (To the extent that God seeks us) Can you know God’s heart and how softly it beats for you He thirsts and longs sincerely after those who have strayed From his herd you can stray (But if you knew how He cares for you) For your sake, (you would) weep for joy Ingen sjö så högt kan svalla Intet djup så grundlöst är Intet regn så rikt kan falla Att det minsta likhet bär Med den nåd, som Herren blid Oss bevissar allan tid, Helst då sjnden vill oss föra I förderf och oss förstöra No sea can have waves so big or depth so bottomless No rain could possibly fall That could resemble (God’s seeking for us) But the grace that God gently bestows on us Is beyond all time Sin wishes to take us into misery and destroy us
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Supplication 03:16
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Rock of Ages 03:44
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English translation by Rev. Terje Ness Aldrig, sluter Gud Ditt öga, Du i mörkret är oss när Och Ditt öra i det höga Hörer hvad vår bön begär Dig som leder verdars gång Dig lof sjunger och vår sång Dig lof sjunger och vår sång There is no end to Your sight, O God You are close to us in the darkness And Your ears in the heavens Hear what our prayer asks You who lead the world’s course To You we sing our song of praise Fast dig alla verdar sjunga Som du slutar i Din famn Hörer Du då menskors junga Nämner slapplan de Ditt namn Der för sjunga vi Dig pris Gude fader mild och vis Gude fader mild och vis Yet to You all worlds sing You who embrace us You hear the people sing People take refuge in Your embrace Therefore we sing praises to You God the Father, mild and wise
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Vesper Hymn 02:07
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English translation by Rev. Terje Ness Vi prisa och lofva ditt heliga namn O Jesus som för oss till himmelens hamn Du som är och som blifver i all evighet Vår frälsare, konung, vår Gud, vår profet We praise and exalt Your holy name O Jesus, You who lead us to the port of heaven You who are and remain through all eternity Our Savior, King, our God, our Prophet Låt ditt ord nu komma till oss Att din nåd må stärka vår själ Gif att kärlik och kraft vi af ordet må få Att till Fadern vi komma må Let Your word now come to us That Your grace may strengthen our souls Grant that the love and strength we receive from Your word May lead us to the Father Vi sjunga om dig, du vår frälsare kär, Du gifver oss tröst och är alltid oss när; Må vi följa, ej tröttna att vandra din stig; Du blödde för alla du dog och för mig We sing to You, dear Savior You give us comfort and are always near to us May we follow and not tire of walking Your path You bled for us all, and You died for me Gud ske tack och ära för allt Hvad han gjort och hvad han befallt, Gud, vår Fader, till dig få vi sätta all tro, Ty du gifver oss frid och ro God be thanked and praised for everything He has done For what He has declared and for what He has ordered God our Father, in You may we place all our faith, For You give us peace and serenity
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A loving tribute from a grandson to his late grandfather: a moving collection of sacred vocal music (some of which is sung in Swedish) along with several meditative organ compositions.

The music on In My Grandfather’s Day represents not only most of the published music of Gerhard Theodore Alexis, but also a number of unpublished compositions. Unless otherwise noted, the selections are either known or believed to have been composed or arranged during Gerhard’s years at First Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota (1916-27). Organ compositions have been recorded as written, while vocal pieces have been recorded as solos with organ accompaniment.

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released March 15, 2005

David Melbye, Tenor
with Paul Boehnke, Organ

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David Melbye Red Wing, Minnesota

David has been a board-certified music therapist since 2000. He served hospice patients for many years and currently practices privately.

In addition to his solo CD's (below), David’s arrangements have appeared on two Todd Rundgren tribute CDs. He has also contributed his work as a singer, vocal arranger, guitarist and bassist to CDs by Carolyn Koebel, Beth Patterson and Tom Rime’s Rhythmus.
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