Glory to God ‎#644

644. Give Thanks, O Christian People

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Text Information

• First Line: Give thanks, O Christian people
• Title: Give Thanks, O Christian People
• Author: Mary Jackson Cathey (1984)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Proverbs 29:7
  ;
  1 Corinthians 12:4-11
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:15-18
  ;
  2 Corinthians 9:6-15
  ;
  Galatians 6:2
  ;
  Ephesians 4:11-13
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
• Topic: Christian Life; Community in Christ; Ministry; Service; Thanksgiving; Vocation
• Copyright: © 1986 Fresh Winds of the Spirit by Lavon Bayler (admin. The Pilgrim Press)

Tune Information

• Name: ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN
• Harmonizer: George Ratcliffe Woodward (1904)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D
• Key: G Major
• Source: Memmingen ms., 17th cent.

Text Information:

This text was written by a Presbyterian director of Christian education in Washington, DC, to honor the ministry of a colleague who was leaving the area. It is an effective reminder that God’s people serve in many vocations and ministries. The tune adapts a secular German song.