Glory to God ‎#44

44. Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us

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Text Information

• First Line: Like a mother who has borne us
• Title: Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us
• Author: Daniel Bechtel (1986)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Hosea 11:1-9
  ;
  Matthew 22:37-40
  ;
  Matthew 25:31-46
  ;
  Mark 12:29-31
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:8-10
• Topic: Creation; Providence; Salvation; Social Concerns
• Copyright: © 1986 Daniel R. Bechtel
• ONE LICENSE: VT518

Tune Information

• Name: AUSTIN
• Composer: William P. Rowan (1992)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © 1993 Selah Publishing Co., Inc.

Text Information:

This text was inspired by how the prophet Hosea describes the parental nature of God’s relationship with Israel (Hosea 11:1–19). The last stanza echoes Christ’s teachings about love of neighbor (Matthew 22:37–40/Mark 12:29–31) and care for “the least of these” (Matthew 25:31–46).