The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#865

865. For Christ and the Church

Text Information

• First Line: "For Christ and the Church" let our voices ring
• Title: For Christ and the Church
• Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920
• Refrain First Line: For Christ, our dear Redeemer
• Meter: 10.12.11.11. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Romans 13:11
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 5:6
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; The Church: Awakening
• Notes: Now it is high time to awake out of sleep. Rom. 13:11. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. I Thess. 5:6.

Tune Information

• Name: FOR CHRIST AND THE CHURCH
• Composer: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Meter: 10.12.11.11. with Ref.
• Incipit: 55345 32111 76556
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 66