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God, your glory we have seen in your Son

Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936); Didier Rimaud; Ronald Johnson (b. 1913) Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: In the fields of this world Refrain First Line: God your glory we have seen in your Son Topics: General Used With Tune: DIEU, NOUS AVONS VU TA GLOIRE

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DIEU NOUS AVONS VU TA GLOIRE

Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jean Langlais, 1907-91 Tune Key: f minor Incipit: 11342 31715 56712 Used With Text: God, your glory we have seen in your Son

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God, your glory we have seen in your Son

Author: Didier Rimaud; Ronald Johnson (b. 1913); Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: New Church Praise #36 (1975) First Line: In the fields of this world his good news he has sown Lyrics: Refrain: God, your glory we have seen in your Son, full of truth, full of heav'nly grace: in Christ make us live, his love shine on our face, and the world will see in us the triumph you have won. 1 In the fields of this world his good news he has sown, and sends us out to reap till the harvest is done. [Refrain] 2 In his love like a fire that consumes he passed by. The flame has touched our lips; let us shout, 'Here am I'. [Refrain] 3 He was broken for us, God-forsaken his cry, and still the bread he breaks; to ourselves we must die. [Refrain] 4 He has trampled the grapes of new life on his cross. Now drink the cup and live; he has filled it for us. [Refrain] 5 He has founded a kingdom that none shall destroy; the corner-stone is laid. Go to work: build with joy! Topics: Good Friday; God--the Father Revealed in Jesus Christ Languages: English Tune Title: DIEU NOUS AVONS VU

God, your glory we have seen in your Son

Author: Didier Rimaud, 1922-; Ronald Johnson, 1913-; Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Together in Song #461 (1999) Meter: 12.12 with refrain First Line: In the fields of this world his good news he has sown Lyrics: Refrain: God, your glory we have seen in your Son, full of truth, full of heavenly grace; in Christ make us live, his love shine on our face, and the nations shall see in us the triumph you have won. 1 In the fields of this world his good news he has sown, and send us out to reap till the harvest is done. [Refrain] 2 In his love like a fire that consumes he passed by, the flame has touched our lips: let us shout, 'Here am I!' [Refrain] 3 He was broken for us, God-forsaken his cry, and still the bread he breaks: to ourselves we must die. [Refrain] 4 He has trampled the grapes of new life on his cross; now drink the cup and live: he has filled it for us. [Refrain] 5 He has founded a kingdom that none shall destroy; the corner-stone is laid: go to work, build with joy! [Refrain] Topics: Commitment; Confirmation Service; Discipleship; Epiphany; Eucharist; Evangelism; Glory of God; Jesus Christ Transfiguration; Kingdom of God; Mission/Sending; People of God; Saints Days and Holy Days Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days St Mark; Witness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 Languages: English Tune Title: DIEU NOUS AVONS VU TA GLOIRE

God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son

Author: Didier Rimaud; Ronald Johnson; Brian Wren Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #541 (1985) Meter: Irregular First Line: In the fields of this world Lyrics: Refrain: God, your glory we have seen in your Son, full of truth, full of heav'nly grace; in Christ make us live, his love shine on our face, and the nations shall see in us the triumph you have won. 1 In the fields of this world his good news he has sown, and send us out to reap till the harvest is done. (Refrain) 2 In his love, like a fire that consumes, he passes by. The flame has touched our lips; let us shout, "Here am I!" (Refrain) 3 He was broken for us, God-forsaken his cry, and still the bread he breaks: to ourselves we must die. (Refrain) 4 He has trampled the grapes of new life on his cross. Now drink the cup and live; he has filled it for us. (Refrain) 5 He has founded a kingdom that none shall destroy; the cornerstone is laid; go to work, build with joy! (Refrain) Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: DIEU NOUS AVONS VU TA GLOIRE

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Didier Rimaud

1922 - 2003 Author of "God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son" in Rejoice in the Lord

Brian A. Wren

b. 1936 Person Name: Brian Wren Translator (stanzas) of "God, Your Glory We Have Seen in Your Son" in Rejoice in the Lord Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time hymn writer. His hymn texts are published in Faith Looking Forward (1983), Praising a Mystery (1986), Bring Many Names (1989), New Beginnings (1993), and Faith Renewed: 33 Hymns Reissued and Revised (1995), as well as in many modern hymnals. He has also produced What Language Shall I Borrow? (1989), a discussion guide to inclusive language in Christian worship. Bert Polman