23. God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
Text Information |
First Line: |
God, you spin the whirling planets |
Title: |
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets |
Author: |
Jane Parker Huber (1978) |
Meter: |
8.7.8.7.D |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; |
Topic: |
Community in Christ; Creation; Ministry; Providence; Renewal (2 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1980 Jane Parker Huber (admin. Westminster John Knox Press) |
ONE LICENSE: |
40188 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
PLEADING SAVIOR |
Harmonizer: |
Richard Proulx (1986) |
Meter: |
8.7.8.7.D |
Key: |
E♭ Major |
Source: |
American melody, 1830 |
Copyright: |
Harm. © 1986 GIA Publications, Inc. |
Notes: |
(alternate harmonization, 717);
(alternate tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN) |
Text Information:This text was written for the 1979 National Meeting of United Presbyterian Women, whose theme, “In the Image of God," is variously considered here as reflection, focus, distortion, and polishing for clarity. The words are well set to an anonymous 19th-century American tune.