Glory to God ‎#456

456. Listen, God Is Calling (Neno lake Mungu)

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Text Information

• First Line: Jesus gave his mandate
• Title: Listen, God Is Calling (Neno lake Mungu)
• Translator: Howard S. Olson (1987)
• Refrain First Line: Listen, listen, God is calling (Neno, neno lake Mungu)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:19-20
  ;
  Mark 16:15-16
  ;
  Luke 24:45-48
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:58
  ;
  2 Thessalonians 2:14
• Topic: Christian Life; Evangelism; Faithfulness; Invitation; Mission; Salvation; Scripture; The Word
• Copyright: English Trans. © 1987 Lutheran Theological College, Makumira (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Tune Information

• Name: NENO LAKE MUNGU
• Arranger: Austin C. Lovelace (1987)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: Kenyan
• Copyright: Arr. © 1987 Austin C. Lovelace (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Text Information:

This anonymous Swahili hymn from Kenya follows a pattern of traditional African music (refrain, call-and-response stanzas, refrain) also common in African American spirituals. This text affirms that God’s inviting and forgiving call can still be heard through the written Word.