Something Which is Known

This song for both Christmas and Easter was based on 1 John:1 - though it also contains other scriptural references. It was written by Gregory Norbet, and is today copyright to the monks of Weston Priory.

The tune is un-named. It has a 4/4 time signature and was originally published in the key of Ab, in which the first few notes are A A A A, A G F. Sheet music is currently available for free download (link below) from the Weston Priory website.

Downloads

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Lead sheet
(melody + guitar chords)

Examples

The composer with congregation - self accompanied on keyboard

Duet, unaccompanied:

Solo singer with backing:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available here - complements of Weston Priory.

The song starts with a chorus (Alleluia, repeated 4 times) and this is sung after each of the verses. A rough outline is:

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

1 Something which is known
To have been from the beginning:
.... The Word who is life, this we share with you.

2 This is the life of our God, so gracious,
... Alive in God’s own spirit.

3 He it is in whom we have found
...the fullness of our joy.