Glory to God ‎#745

745. Now Go in Joy

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Text Information

• First Line: Now go in joy to spread the word
• Title: Now Go in Joy
• Author: Mary Louise Bringle (2004)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 28:16-20
  ;
  Mark 16:15
  ;
  Acts 2:1-4
  ;
  1 John 1:1
• Topic: Discipleship and Mission; Evangelism; Sending; Welcome
• Copyright: © 2006 GIA Publications, Inc.
• ONE LICENSE: 94262

Tune Information

• Name: JUNKANOO
• Arranger: Jorge Lockward (2001)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major
• Source: Caribbean folk melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 2001 Jorge Lockward
• Notes: May be sung as a canon

Text Information:

With its themes of bearing witness in the world, this lively sending song works especially well when sung in canon. The tune name refers to a street parade with music that occurs in many Bahamian towns on Boxing Day (December 26), New Year’s Day, and sometimes in the summer.