Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) 141. The hands of Christ, the caring hands

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.)‎#141

Text:	The hands of Christ, the caring hands
Author:	Michael Perry (born 1942)
Tune:	MEDFIELD STREET
Arranger:	John Barnard (born 1948)
Composer:	Simon Beckley (born 1938)

Text Information
First Line:	The hands of Christ, the caring hands
Author:	Michael Perry (born 1942)
Meter:	8 8 8 8 4
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1987
Topic:	God, Saviour: Suffering and Dying; Lent 3, The King and the Kingdom: Suffering; Lent 5, The King and the Kingdom: The Victory of the Cross; Easter: The Resurrection of Christ (1 more...)
Copyright:	© Michael Perry

Tune Information
Name:	MEDFIELD STREET
Composer:	Simon Beckley (born 1938)
Arranger:	John Barnard (born 1948)
Meter:	8 8 8 8 4
Incipit:	62165
Key:	A Major
Copyright:	© Simon Beckley; arr. © John Barnard
Notes:	This melody is particularly effective when sung unaccompanied. Pianists are recommended to make sparing use of the optional bass, perhaps only for verses 2 and 4.