Psalms for All Seasons ‎#132B

132B. Once In Royal David's City, When the King Was in Distress

Text Information

• First Line: Once in royal David's city
• Title: Once In Royal David's City, When the King Was in Distress
• Author: Michael Morgan
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 132
• Topic: Anniversaries; Biblical Names and Places: David; Biblical Names and Places: Ephrathah; Biblical Names and Places: Jaar; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob; Biblical Names and Places: Zion; Church Year: Advent; Covenant; Disciples / Calling; Doubt; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; Endurance; Faith; God: Light from; God: Trust in; God's: Justice; God's: People (flock, sheep); Jesus Christ: Incarnation; Joy; Occasional Services: Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services: Ordination and/or Installation; Royal Psalms; The Incarnation; Unity and Fellowship; Year B, Reign of Christ, November 20-26
• Copyright: © 2011 Michael Morgan, admin. Faith Alive Christian Resources
• ONE LICENSE: 89437
• Notes: The opening line (taken from a Christmas carol by Cecil F. Alexander) and the tune IRBY will make a solid connections with the Christmas carol “Once in Royal David’s City.” Although it may be associated with and sung in Christmastide, it should not be limited to such a use. At any time that the psalm is being preached or contemplated, the text will make a natural link for singers between God’s promises to David and the fulfillment of these promises in Christ.

Tune Information

• Name: IRBY
• Composer: Henry J. Gauntlett (1849)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.
• Key: F Major