Glory to God ‎#305

305. Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!

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Text Information

• First Line: Come sing, O church, in joy!
• Title: Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!
• Author: Brian Dill (1988)
• Refrain First Line: In bold accord, come celebrate
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 33:10-11
  ;
  Psalm 90:1-2
  ;
  Isaiah 40:21-24
  ;
  Isaiah 63:16
  ;
  Colossians 1:10-13
  ;
  James 1:5
  ;
  Revelation 5:5
  ;
  Revelation 17:14
• Topic: The Church; Mission; Praise; Sovereignty of God
• Copyright: © 1989 Brian Dill
• ONE LICENSE: 121563

Tune Information

• Name: DARWALL’S 148TH
• Composer: John Darwall (1770)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8
• Key: C Major

Text Information:

This text was the winner in a hymn competition sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Bicentennial Committee for the 1988–1989 observance, which had the theme “Celebrate the Journey.” The late 18th-century tune (first used with Psalm 148) is appropriately celebratory.