Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (Tune: St George’s Windsor - 4vv) [with lyrics for congregations]

“Come, Ye Thankful People, Come“ was written by Rev Henry Alford in 1844. The tune is ’St George’s Windsor by George J. Elvey, named for the chapel where Elvey was organist for 47 years. The tune has been associated with Alford’s text since publication of the hymn in the 1861 edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern. It is performed here by The Scottish Festival Singers. Video background by adege from Pixabay.