| Text information | |
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| First Line: | Comfort, comfort, O my people |
| Title: | Comfort, Comfort, O My People |
| German Title: | Tröstet, Tröstet, meine Lieben |
| Author: | Johann Olearius, 1611-1684 |
| Translator: | Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 (alt.) |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 77 88 |
| Scripture: | Isaiah 40:1-8 |
| Topic: | Advent; Comfort; Confidence; Forgiveness; Hope; Humility; Kingdom | Reign of God; Peace; Reconciliation; Trust |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | GENEVA 42 |
| Harmonizer: | Claude Goudimel, 1505-1572 (adapt.) |
| Meter: | 8 7 8 7 77 88 |
| Source: | Genevan Psalter, 1551 |