Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#176

176. They Cast Their Nets in Galilee

Text Information

• First Line: They cast their nets in Galilee
• Title: They Cast Their Nets in Galilee
• Author: William A. Percy (1924, alt.)
• Meter: 86.866
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:18-22
  ;
  Revelation 1:9
• Topic: Commitment, Discipleship and Service; Jesus Christ: Life, Ministry and Teaching
• Copyright: Words by permission of Estate of William A. Percy

Tune Information

• Name: THE TURTLE DOVE
• Meter: 86.866
• Key: g minor
• Source: Irish folk melody; Harm. FCC, 1997
• Copyright: Harm. © 1998 FCC Houston TX

Text Information:

Son of a United States senator from Mississippi, Percy was a lawyer, did relief work, served in the military in World War I and wrote poetry. He is related to writer Walker Percy