Glory to God ‎#429

429. As a Chalice Cast of Gold

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Text Information

• First Line: As a chalice cast of gold
• Title: As a Chalice Cast of Gold
• Author: Thomas H. Troeger (1984)
• Meter: 7.7.7.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Mark 7:1-8
  ;
  Mark 7:14-15
  ;
  Mark 7:21-23
  ;
  Luke 13:1-9
• Topic: Confession; Living in Christ; Repentance; Salvation; Sin
• Copyright: © 1985 Oxford University Press

Tune Information

• Name: INWARD LIGHT
• Composer: Carol Doran (1984)
• Meter: 7.7.7.D
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1985 Oxford University Press
• Notes: Guitar chords do not correspond with keyboard harmony.

Text Information:

This prayerful text is based on Mark 7:1–8, 14–15, 21–23, where Jesus teaches that external religious observances are much less important than purity of heart. The tune was composed at the same time as part of a collaborative effort to create new hymns for a seminary community.