Psalms for All Seasons ‎#73B

73B. In Sweet Communion, Lord, with You

Text Information

• First Line: In sweet communion, Lord, with you
• Title: In Sweet Communion, Lord, with You
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73
• Topic: Affliction; Angels; Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Bitterness; Boasting; Church Year: Advent; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Eternal Life; God as: Refuge; God as: King; God's: Seeing; God's: Deeds; God's: Forgiveness; God's: Goodness; God's: Nearness; God's: Presence; Grace; Hope; Humanity: Redeemed by God; Humanity: Sustained by God; Jesus Christ: Teacher; Judgment; Life Stages: Death; New Creation; Occasional Services: Funerals; Occasional Services: New Year; People of God / Church: Citizens of Heaven; Salvation; Temple; Ten Commandments: 10th Commandment (do not covet); Victory; Wisdom Psalms; Witness
• Source: New Living Translation (Psalm text); Psalter, 1912, alt. (Hymn)
• Copyright: Psalm text © 1996 Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
• Notes: Reading from Psalm 73 may precede singing of "In Sweet Communion, Lord, with You"

Tune Information

• Name: PRAYER
• Composer: William U. Butcher
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: When using the optional text as a lead-in to the singing of “In Sweet Communion,” consider having a keyboard player improvise under the reading. Toward the end of the reading, begin the introduction of the melody, creating a seamless transition between the reading and the congregational singing.