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Text:Now Go in Joy
Author:Mary Louise Bringle
Tune:JUNKANOO
Arranger:Jorge Lockward
Media:Audio recording

745. Now Go in Joy

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Text Information
First Line: Now go in joy to spread the word
Title: Now Go in Joy
Author: Mary Louise Bringle (2004)
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Discipleship and Mission; Evangelism; Sending (1 more...)
Copyright: © 2006 GIA Publications, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: JUNKANOO
Arranger: Jorge Lockward (2001)
Meter: Irregular
Key: G Major
Source: Caribbean folk melody
Copyright: Arr. © 2001 Jorge Lockward
Notes: May be sung as a canon


Text Information:

With its themes of bearing witness in the world, this lively sending song works especially well when sung in canon. The tune name refers to a street parade with music that occurs in many Bahamian towns on Boxing Day (December 26), New Year’s Day, and sometimes in the summer.


Media
Audio recording: Audio (MP3)
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