44. Like a Mother Who Has Borne Us
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: |
; ; ; ; |
Topic: |
Creation; Providence; Salvation; Social Concerns (1 more...) |
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).