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Text:I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say (Psalm 122)
Author:Bernadette Farrell
Tune:ENGLAND
Composer:Bernadette Farrell
Media:Audio recording

400. I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say (Psalm 122)

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Text Information
First Line: I rejoiced when I heard them say
Title: I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say (Psalm 122)
Author: Bernadette Farrell (1993)
Refrain First Line: Shalom, shalom, the peace of God be here
Meter: LM with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture:
Topic: Gathering; Justice; A New Heaven and a New Earth (2 more...)
Copyright: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell (Published by OCP)
ONE LICENSE: 98231
Tune Information
Name: ENGLAND
Composer: Bernadette Farrell (1993)
Meter: LM with refrain
Key: a minor
Copyright: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell (Published by OCP)


Text Information:

Psalm 122 is among the most joyful of the pilgrimage psalms, because it sings of finally reaching Jerusalem, the home of the Temple. This rejoicing spills over into prayers for peace inspired perhaps by the placename Jerusalem, from roots meaning “to establish peace” (shalom).


Media
Audio recording: MP3

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