63. The Lord Is God
Text Information |
First Line: |
The Lord is God, the Lord alone! |
Title: |
The Lord Is God |
Author: |
David Gambrell (2011) |
Meter: |
CM |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Adoration; God's Covenant with Israel; Love for God |
Copyright: |
© 2011 David Gambrell (admin. Presbyterian Publishing Corp.) |
Text Information:This hymn paraphrases the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-9), an ancient and central affirmation of Jewish monotheistic faith that observant Jews still recite twice a day. Jesus knew it well and called it the first and great commandment (Matthew 27:38/Mark 12:28-29/Luke 10:26-28)