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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: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: The Church; Mission; Praise (1 more...)
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.


Media
Audio recording: Audio (MP3)
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