Glory to God ‎#193

193. Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain

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Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, take us to the mountain
• Title: Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain
• Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda (1991)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 17:1-9
  ;
  Mark 9:2-9
  ;
  Luke 9:28-36
• Topic: Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Evangelism; Jesus Christ: Life
• Copyright: © 1991 Concordia Publishing House
• ONE LICENSE: 11329

Tune Information

• Name: UNSER HERRSCHER
• Composer: Joachim Neander (1680)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: harm. The Chorale Book for England, 1863, alt.

Text Information:

Some version of the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1–9/Mark 9:2–9/Luke 9:28–36) is always read on the last Sunday after the Epiphany. In this text that foretaste of Christ’s glorification helps to prepare Peter, James, and John for their roles as proclaimers of “God’s beloved Son.”