378. We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom
Text Information |
First Line: |
We wait the peaceful kingdom |
Title: |
We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom |
Author: |
Kathleen R. Moore (2010) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.D |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Animals; The Life of the Nations; A New Heaven and a New Earth; Personal Peace; World Peace; Reconciliation (3 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 2010 The Hymn Society (admin. Hope Publishing Company) |
ONE LICENSE: |
87180 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
MERLE’S TUNE |
Composer: |
Hal H. Hopson (1983) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.D |
Key: |
G Major |
Copyright: |
© 1983 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:This text paraphrases Isaiah 11:6–9 in the first stanza, then reflects on that passage in widening frames of reference from self to all creation and identifies its “little child” with one born at Bethlehem. The tune is named for the composer’s sister, his first piano teacher.