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Text:How Very Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133)
Author:Barbara Boertje
Tune:HOW VERY GOOD
Composer:Barbara Boertje
Media:Audio recording

398. How Very Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133)

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Text Information
First Line: How very good and pleasant
Title: How Very Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133)
Author: Barbara Boertje (1997)
Meter: Irregular
Language: English; Latin
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Gathering; Unity
Copyright: © 1997 Barbara Boertje
ONE LICENSE: 133BCW21
Tune Information
Name: HOW VERY GOOD
Composer: Barbara Boertje (1997)
Meter: Irregular
Key: F Major
Copyright: © 1997 Barbara Boertje


Text Information:

This paraphrase draws on Psalm 133, one of the Songs of Ascent sung by pilgrims to Jerusalem. It adapts the original theme of national unity through shared worship on Mount Zion into a celebration of the unity God grants to those who come together in one place for worship.


Media
Audio recording: Audio (MP3)
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