79. Light Dawns on a Weary World
Text Information |
First Line: |
Light dawns on a weary world |
Title: |
Light Dawns on a Weary World |
Author: |
Mary Louise Bringle (2001) |
Refrain First Line: |
The trees shall clap their hands |
Meter: |
7.6.6.7.8 with refrain |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
; ; |
Topic: |
God's Covenant with Israel; Hope; Hunger; Justice; Light; Love for Others (3 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 2002 GIA Publications, Inc. |
ONE LICENSE: |
01176 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
TEMPLE OF PEACE |
Composer: |
William P. Rowan (2000) |
Meter: |
7.6.6.7.8 with refrain |
Key: |
G Major |
Copyright: |
© 2000 William P. Rowan (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.) |
Text Information:This is a hymn whose tune came first. Upon hearing it, the author recalled the watered garden of Isaiah 58:11, which in turn led to Isaiah 55:12, paraphrased in the refrain. Then came the stanzas, organized around their first two words: Light dawns, Love grows, Hope blooms.