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632. People of the Lord (Psalm 78)

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Text Information

• First Line: People of the Lord
• Title: People of the Lord (Psalm 78)
• Author: Greg Scheer (2010, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: What we have heard, what we have known
• Meter: 5.5.5.5.8.9.8.9
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 78
• Topic: Adoration; Discipleship; Evangelism; Praise; Sovereignty of God; Teaching/Education
• Copyright: © 2010 Greg Scheer
• ONE LICENSE: 125289
• Notes: Stanzas may be sung as a canon

Tune Information

• Name: JENNY VAN TSCHEGG
• Composer: Greg Scheer (2010)
• Meter: 5.5.5.5.8.9.8.9
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 2010 Greg Scheer

Text Information:

This paraphrase of the first seven verses of Psalm 78 represents the introduction to a long narrative history, with special emphasis on the mighty acts of God on Israel’s behalf. This retelling is also intended to prevent the hearers from repeating their ancestors’ mistakes.