Psalter Hymnal (Red) ‎#344

344. Blest Be the God of Israel

Text Information

• First Line: Blest be the God of Israel
• Title: Blest Be the God of Israel
• Versifier: Dewey Westra (1931)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 10 8 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1934
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:67-79
• Topic: Birth of Christ; Covenant; Deliverance From Enemies; God or Christ as Light; Providence of God; Salvation
• Source: Song of Zacharias
• Copyright: Words copyrighted by the Publication Committee of the Christian Reformed Church, 1934
• CCLI Number: 1226514

Tune Information

• Name: BENEDICTUS
• Composer: Anonymous (1566)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 10 8 10
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Dutch Psalter, Song of Zacharias
• Copyright: Music copyrighted by the Publications Committee of the Christian Reformed Church, 1934
• Notes: This selection can also be played and sung as a plain chorale, with all the notes of equal length