God hath sworn in truth to David

Tune: SICILIAN MARINERS
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	O Sanctissima/ O How Joyfully

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First Line:

God hath sworn in truth to David

Psalm 132:7-8
(hymns)

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SICILIAN MARINERS

SICILIAN MARINERS is traditionally used for the Roman Catholic Marian hymn "O Sanctissima." According to tradition, Sicilian seamen ended each day on their ships by singing this hymn in unison. The tune probably traveled from Italy to Germany to England, where The European Magazine and London Review…

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Bible Songs: consisting of selections from the psalms, set to music, suitable for Sabbath Schools, Prayer Meetings, etc. (1879), p.78

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Instances (1 - 2 of 2)	Title	First Line	Tune	Tune Key	Author	Meter	Scripture	Date	Subject	Source
Bible Songs: consisting of selections from the psalms, set to music, suitable for Sabbath Schools, Prayer Meetings, etc. #139	God hath sworn in truth to David	God hath sworn in truth to David	SICILIAN HYMN			8s & 7s.	Psalm 132:7-8	1879	Blessings of Obedience \|
The Book of Psalms Rendered in Metre and Set to Music #d58	God hath sworn in truth to David	God hath sworn in truth to David						1929