Together in Song ‎#253

253. O Lord Jesus Marrkapmirr

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord Jesus Marrkapmirr
• Versifier: D'Arcy Wood, 1936-
• Meter: 77.75
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:3-6
  ;
  John 10:27-30
  ;
  Luke 3:21-22
  ;
  Luke 4:14
  ;
  Luke 5:17-26
  ;
  Luke 6:17-23
  ;
  Mark 1:2-15
  ;
  Matthew 3:15-17
  ;
  Matthew 28:11-20
  ;
  Psalm 139:6-12
• Topic: Assurance; Baptism; Commissioning Service; Holiness; Jesus Christ: Lordship; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; Meditation; Prayer for Illimination; Word of God
• Source: Aboriginal people of Arnhem Land
• Copyright: © Australian Hymn Book Co.
• Notes: 'Marrkapmirr' is a term of endearment, and means in this context 'altogether lovely, and worthy of affection'.

Tune Information

• Name: MARRKAPMIRR
• Meter: 77.75
• Key: A Major
• Source: Australian Aboriginal melody
• Copyright: © Australian Hymn Book Co.