The Word of Life

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In a byre near Bethlehem

Author: John L. Bell
Tune: WILD MOUNTAIN THYME
ONE LICENSE: 07386
Published in 2 hymnals

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Author: John L. Bell

John Bell (b. 1949) was born in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, intending to be a music teacher when he felt the call to the ministry. But in frustration with his classes, he did volunteer work in a deprived neighborhood in London for a time and also served for two years as an associate pastor at the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam. After graduating he worked for five years as a youth pastor for the Church of Scotland, serving a large region that included about 500 churches. He then took a similar position with the Iona Community, and with his colleague Graham Maule, began to broaden the youth ministry to focus on renewal of the church’s worship. His approach soon turned to composing songs within the identifiable traditi… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: In a byre near Bethlehem
Title: The Word of Life
Author: John L. Bell
Meter: Irregular
Refrain First Line: For the good of us all
Copyright: © 1987, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. agent

Tune

WILD MOUNTAIN THYMEHighcharts.com
Frequency of use
WILD MOUNTAIN THYME


Timeline

Appearance of this hymn in hymnals199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011050100Percent of hymnalsHighcharts.com

Instances

Instances (1 - 2 of 2)

Gather Comprehensive #514

Singing the Faith #324

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