Glory to God ‎#195

195. When Twilight Comes

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Text Information

• First Line: When twilight comes and the sun sets
• Title: When Twilight Comes
• Author: Moises B. Andrade (1990)
• Translator: James Minchin (1990)
• Meter: 8.8.9.9.9.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 57:1
  ;
  Psalm 61:4
  ;
  Matthew 23:37
  ;
  Matthew 26:17-29
  ;
  Mark 14:12-25
  ;
  Luke 13:34
  ;
  Luke 22:7-38
• Topic: Animals; Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Christian Year: Maundy Thursday; Community in Christ; Evening; Jesus Christ: Life
• Copyright: Trans. © 1990 James Minchin (admin. Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music)
• ONE LICENSE: 46554

Tune Information

• Name: DAPIT HAPON
• Composer: Francisco F. Feliciano (1990)
• Meter: 8.8.9.9.9.7.7.7
• Key: e minor
• Source: arr. Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006
• Copyright: © 1990 Francisco F. Feliciano (admin. Asian Institute for Liturgy and Music); Arr. © 2006 Augsburg Fortress

Text Information:

In the image of a mother hen taking her brood under her wings, this evening hymn from the Philippines connects farmyard experience and Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem (Matthew 23:37/Luke 13:34). The composer has described the tune as being like a bird jumping from branch to branch.