139. That Boy-Child of Mary
Text Information |
First Line: |
What shall we call him |
Title: |
That Boy-Child of Mary |
Author: |
Tom Colvin (1967) |
Refrain First Line: |
That boy-child of Mary |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; ; |
Topic: |
Christian Year: Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany; Jesus Christ: Birth |
Copyright: |
© 1969 Hope Publishing Company |
Tune Information |
Name: |
BLANTYRE |
Adapter: |
Tom Colvin (1967) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Key: |
F Major |
Source: |
Malawi melody |
Copyright: |
© 1969 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:Written by a Scottish missionary for use at St. Michael's Cathedral in Blantyre, Malawi, this hymn on the meaning of Christ’s birth and name reflects an aspect of that African culture, where naming often expresses the conditions of a child’s birth or hopes for his or her life.