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Text:Watch the Bush of Thorns (Chhhì-phè hō hé sio)
Author:Chun-ming Kao
Paraphraser (English):James Minchin
Tune:CHHÌ-PHÉ
Composer:I-to Loh

252. Watch the Bush of Thorns (Chhhì-phè hō hé sio)

Text Information
First Line: Chhì-phè hō hé sio (Watch the bush of thorns)
Title: Watch the Bush of Thorns (Chhhì-phè hō hé sio)
Author: Chun-ming Kao
Paraphraser (English): James Minchin
Refrain First Line: Iām-hé chítê kè (When fire and heat subside)
Language: English; Taiwanese
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Courage; Life: Affliction and Tribulation; Pilgrimage and Conflict (1 more...)
Copyright: © 1985, GIA Publications, Inc.
ONE LICENSE: 85622
Tune Information
Name: CHHÌ-PHÉ
Composer: I-to Loh
Key: d minor or modal
Source: Based on Taiwanese wailing song motif
Copyright: © 1985, GIA Publications, Inc.



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