Canticle of the Turning is a song written by Rory Cooney based on the Magnificat (Song of Mary). The melody is the popular Irish tune "Star of the County Down" which first appeared as the song "Gilderoy" from Pills to Purge Melancholy by Thomas d'Urfey, published between 1698 and 1720.
This version is sung by Gary Daigle, Rory Cooney & Theresa Donohoo from the album "Safety Harbor".
For other songs that use a similar melody see here:
Keith & Kristyn Getty "How Suddenly A Baby Cries"
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Chicago Metro Presbytery Music "O Sing A Song of Bethlehem"
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