Glory to God ‎#505

505. The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing (The Feast Is Ready)

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Text Information

• First Line: The trumpets sound; the angels sing
• Title: The Trumpets Sound, the Angels Sing (The Feast Is Ready)
• Author: Graham Kendrick (1989)
• Refrain First Line: Sing with thankfulness songs of pure delight
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  John 2:1-11
  ;
  John 6:35
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:52
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 4:16
  ;
  Revelation 7:15-17
• Topic: Eucharist; Lord's Supper; Offering; Welcome; Communion
• Copyright: © 1989 Make Way Music (admin. Music Services)
• ONE LICENSE: 104859

Tune Information

• Name: THE FEAST IS READY
• Composer: Graham Kendrick (1989)
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1989 Make Way Music (admin. Music Services)

Text Information:

This celebratory gathering song is cast in a highly rhythmic praise and worship style and brings together many images associated with the Eucharistic feast. Despite its new sound, its emphasis on Communion as a foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet is a very traditional theme.