515. I Come with Joy
Text Information |
First Line: |
I come with joy, a child of God |
Title: |
I Come with Joy |
Author: |
Brian Wren (1968, rev. 1993) |
Meter: |
8.6.8.6.6 |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; ; |
Topic: |
Eucharist; Forgiveness; Lord's Supper; Reconciliation; Welcome; Communion (3 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1971, rev. 1995 Hope Publishing Company |
ONE LICENSE: |
00455; 243546; 95155 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
DOVE OF PEACE |
Arranger: |
Austin C. Lovelace (1977) |
Meter: |
8.6.8.6.6 |
Key: |
F Major |
Source: |
American folk melody |
Copyright: |
Arr. © 1977 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:This text affirms that Christian unity is not achievement but gift, one renewed each time we gather for the Lord’s Supper. Each of us enters as an “I” and leaves as part of “we.” The unadorned language of this text is well matched to the simple shape-note tune that sets it here.