657. Sing to God, with Joy and Gladness (Psalm 147)
Text Information |
First Line: |
God unites the scattered people |
Title: |
Sing to God, with Joy and Gladness (Psalm 147) |
Author: |
John L. Bell (1993, alt.) |
Refrain First Line: |
Sing to God, with joy and gladness |
Meter: |
8.7.8.7.D |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Care of Creation; Healing; Love for God; Thanksgiving (1 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1993 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
ONE LICENSE: |
G9247068 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
GLENDON |
Composer: |
John L. Bell (1993) |
Meter: |
8.7.8.7.D |
Key: |
F Major |
Copyright: |
© 1993 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
Text Information:The five songs of praise that conclude the biblical psalter (Psalms 146–150) all begin and end with “Hallelujah!” That ecstatic Hebrew word is expanded here into the refrain that opens and closes this paraphrase of Psalm 147, an appropriate frame for its theme of thanksgiving.