Glory to God ‎#85

85. Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah

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Text Information

• First Line: Light one candle to watch for Messiah
• Title: Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah
• Author: Wayne L. Wold (1984)
• Meter: 10.7.9.6
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 23:2
  ;
  Psalm 24:7-10
  ;
  Isaiah 40:1-11
  ;
  Matthew 25:1-13
• Topic: God's Covenant with Israel; Jesus Christ: Advent; Light; Trusting in the Promises of God
• Copyright: © 1984 Fortress Press (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Tune Information

• Name: TIF IN VELDELE
• Arranger: Wayne L. Wold (1984)
• Meter: 10.7.9.6
• Key: a minor
• Source: Yiddish folk song
• Copyright: Arr. © 1984 Fortress Press (admin. Augsburg Fortress)

Text Information:

This text works best when used incrementally during the four weeks of Advent. It underscores the “waiting” theme of the season and concludes appropriately with reference to Matthew 25:1–13. The tune name meaning “deep in the forest” comes from the opening of a Yiddish love song.