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Westminster Chimes
The Westminster Chimes are the same notes first used
on the clock in the University Church tower of St. Mary
Cambridge, England, and in 1859, selected for the
Victoria Clock Tower in the House of Parliament in London.
There, the hour is still struck on the famous old bell, "Big Ben",
after the four famous phrases have been played on the
smaller bells. The music was inspired by a phrase from
Handel's symphony, "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth", and
the words and music were arranged by Wm. Crotch in 1793.
Lord through this hour
Be thou our guide
So, by thy power
No foot shall slide
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