The LORD Is King

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The LORD is King; he reigns in majesty

Versifier: Clarence Walhout (1982)
Tune: GENEVAN 93
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Versifier: Clarence Walhout

Clarence P. Walhout (b. Muskegon, Michigan, 1934) studied at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois; he taught many years at his alma mater, Calvin College, and was a member of the Poet’s Workshop, a group of several writers who prepared psalm versifications for the 1987 Psalter Hymnal; he was also editor of the journal Christianity and Literature and co-author of The Responsibility of Hermeneutics (1985). Bert Polman Go to person page >

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First Line:	The LORD is King; he reigns in majesty
Title:	The LORD Is King
Versifier:	Clarence Walhout (1982)
Meter:	10.10.10.10
Language:	English
Copyright:	© 1987, CRC Publications

Psalm 93
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Notes

Scripture References:
st. 1 = Ps. 93:1-2
st. 2 = Ps. 93:3-4
st. 3 = Ps. 93:5

Clarence P. Walhout (PHH 6) was a member of the Poets' Workshop that prepared many of the versifications for the Psalter Hymnal. His setting of this royal psalm was written to be sung to the tune GENEVAN 93, chosen because it had long been a favorite in the Dutch psalm-singing tradition. Earlier editions of the Psalter Hymnal had not included this tune. For commentary on this royal psalm see PHH 93.

Liturgical Use:
See PHH 93.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook

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Tune

GENEVAN 93

First published in the 1562 edition of the Genevan Psalter, GENEVAN 93 is in Hypo-Mixolydian mode and consists of four lines, each of which has a unique rhythmic pattern. This joyful music is well suited to part singing and festive occasions with brass accompaniment. The 1564 harmonization (altered)…

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