Glory to God ‎#852

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:
  Psalm 126
  ;
  Isaiah 61:1-2
  ;
  Matthew 5:3-6
  ;
  Matthew 25:34-40
  ;
  Mark 10:14
  ;
  Luke 4:18-19
  ;
  Luke 9:1-2
  ;
  Luke 18:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 11:23-25
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:12-28
  ;
  Titus 2:11-14
  ;
  1 Peter 2:9
• Topic: Christ's Return; Healing; Kingdom of God; Redemption; Trusting in the Promises of God
• 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.