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| 84 | Glory to God#85 | 86 |
| Text: | Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah |
| Author: | Wayne L. Wold |
| Tune: | TIF IN VELDELE |
| Arranger: | Wayne L. Wold |
| Media: | Audio recording |
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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: | ; ; ; |
| Topic: | God's Covenant with Israel; Jesus Christ: Advent; Light (1 more...) |
| 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) |
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.
| Media | |
|---|---|
| Audio recording: |  Audio (MP3) |
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