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852. When the Lord Redeems the Very Least

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Text Information
First Line: When the Lord redeems the very least
Title: When the Lord Redeems the Very Least
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1991 c.)
Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Christ's Return; Healing; Kingdom of God (2 more...)
Copyright: © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: I'LL FLY AWAY
Composer: Albert E. Brumley (1932)
Arranger: Evelyn Simpson-Currenton (2001 c.)
Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain
Key: G Major
Copyright: © 1932 Hartford Music Co., ren. 1960 Albert E. Brumley & sons (admin. ClearBox Rights)


Text Information:

What does it mean to pray “thy kingdom come”? This text (loosely modeled on Psalm 126) sketches out some of the features that help us to know when God’s reign has truly come. The energy of the gospel song tune adds to the sense of rejoicing repeatedly promised in this text.


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Audio recording: Audio (MP3)

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