163. Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice
Text Information |
First Line: |
Wild and lone the prophet's voice |
Title: |
Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice |
Author: |
Carl P. Daw Jr. (1985) |
Meter: |
7.7.7.7.D |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Faith; Hope; Jesus Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ: Life; Judgment; Living in Christ; Repentance (6 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1989 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:While all four gospels identify John the Baptist with the prophecy of Isaiah 40:3, this text (well set to a vigorous Welsh tune) draws on the report of his preaching in Matthew 3:1–12. The final lines recall that he was the first to name Jesus “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29, 36).