Voices Together ‎#571

571. O God, We Read the Holy Law

Text Information

• First Line: O God, we read the holy law
• Title: O God, We Read the Holy Law
• Author: Michael Schneider
• Translator: Scott R. Troyer
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Leviticus 19:18
  ;
  Deuteronomy 6:5
  ;
  Psalm 1:1-3
  ;
  Psalm 19:7-11
  ;
  Matthew 22:34-40
  ;
  Mark 12:28-34
  ;
  Luke 10:25-28
  ;
  Romans 13:8-10
  ;
  Galatians 5:14
  ;
  James 2:8
  ;
  1 John 3:11-24
• Topic: Creation: Care; Discipleship; God: Love of; Greatest Commandment; Heritage: 16th-Century; Heritage: 16th-Century Anabaptist; Jesus Christ: Teachings of; Law; Love for God; Love for Others
• Source: Christliche Gesäng wie dieselbigen zu Passau von den Schweizer Brüdern . . . (precursor to the Ausbund), 1564; vers. Mennonite Worship and Song Committee
• Copyright: vers. © 2019 Mennonite Worship and Song Committee (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)

Tune Information

• Name: EIN FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
• Key: C Major
• Source: Geistliche Lieder, 1529, 1531