The United Methodist Hymnal ‎#178

178. Hope of the World

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Text Information

• First Line: Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion
• Title: Hope of the World
• Author: Georgia Harkness (1954)
• Meter: 11 10.11 10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1989
• Topic: The Grace of Jesus Christ: In Praise of Christ; The Book of the Church : Holy Scripture; Discipleship and Service; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Example; Jesus Christ: Lordship; Peace, World
• Copyright: © 1954, renewed 1982 The Hymn Society of America.
• ONE LICENSE: 03037

Tune Information

• Name: VICAR
• Composer: V. Earle Copes (1963)
• Meter: 11 10.11 10
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Music © 1963 Abingdon Press.