Gather (3rd ed.) ‎#413

413. Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Text Information

• First Line: Comfort, comfort, O my people
• Title: Comfort, Comfort, O My People
• German Title: Tröstet, tröstet, meine Lieben
• Author: Johann Olearius, 1611-1684
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 77 88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 40:1-8
  ;
  Mark 1:1-8
• Topic: Advent Season; Comfort; Freedom; Hope; Humility; Kingdom/Reign of God; Mercy; Peace; Reconciliation; Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: GENEVA 42
• Harmonizer: Claude Goudimel, 1505-1572 (adapt.)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 77 88
• Key: F Major
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1551