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Gentle Jesus
Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head

 

This traditional American melody has been set and arranged with two different sets of lyrics; one set with a Christmas message (Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head) and the other a less-known spiritual text (Gentle Jesus).  The piece has been arranged in a homophonic style to be sung acappella (a rehearsal only reduction is present).

 

Access the Three-part Variable Voicing Chart to determine the different voicings that are available to various age groups.

 

Words and Music:  Traditional American Folk Songs

Arranged by Ronald B. Cox

Three-part Variable Voicing Acappella

Cambiata Press catalog for Gentle Jesus:  U610213

Cambiata Press catalog for Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head:  U982169

 

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