109. Blest Be the God of Israel (Song of Zechariah)
Text Information |
First Line: |
Blest be the God of Israel |
Title: |
Blest Be the God of Israel (Song of Zechariah) |
Author: |
Michael A. Perry (1973, alt.) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.D |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Year: Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year: Epiphany; Jesus Christ: Birth |
Copyright: |
© 1973 The Jubilate Group (admin. Hope Publishing Company) |
ONE LICENSE: |
6177 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
MERLE’S TUNE |
Composer: |
Hal H. Hopson (1983) |
Meter: |
7.6.7.6.D |
Key: |
G Major |
Copyright: |
© 1983 Hope Publishing Company |
Text Information:This 20th-century British paraphrase of the Song of Zechariah (Luke 1:68–79) broadens the implications of what John the Baptist’s father says in order to affirm that God’s work is ongoing. The tune is named for the composer’s oldest sister, who was his first piano teacher.