414. Be Still and Know That I Am God
Text Information |
First Line: |
Be still and know that I am God |
Title: |
Be Still and Know That I Am God |
Author: |
John L. Bell (1989) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Gathering |
Copyright: |
© 1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
ONE LICENSE: |
14767 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
PSALM 46 |
Composer: |
John L. Bell (1989) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Key: |
E Major |
Copyright: |
© 1989 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
Notes: |
*May be sung as a canon. |
Text Information:In many situations, simplicity is more challenging than embellishment. The spiritual life is no exception, as these eight stark monosyllables from Psalm 46:10a make clear. The musical setting is similarly spare, using only five notes to create a sense of melodic spaciousness.