The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#588

588. They Come from the East and West

Text Information

• First Line: They come from the East and West
• Title: They Come from the East and West
• Author: Thomas Harris
• Author (stanza 5): R. E. Winsett
• Alterer: John J. Overholt (1969)
• Meter: 7.7.5.5.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Revelation 7:9
  ;
  Luke 13:29
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Heaven: Inhabitants of
• Copyright: Altered Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: A great multitude, which no man could number. Rev. 7:9. And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south. Lk. 13:29.

Tune Information

• Name: SIE KOMMEN VON OST UND WEST
• Composer: Russel De Koven
• Harmonizer: John J. Overholt (1969)
• Meter: 7.7.5.5.7.7.7.7.7.
• Incipit: 33215 63332 15644
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Harmonization Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 116