87D. Glorious things of thee are spoken
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First Line: |
Glorious things of thee are spoken |
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Author: |
John Newton (1779, alt.) |
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Publication Date: |
2012 |
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Meter: |
8.7.8.7 D |
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Scripture: |
Psalm 87 |
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Topic: |
Biblical Names and Places: Babylon; Biblical Names and Places: Egypt; Biblical Names and Places: Ethiopia; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob; Biblical Names and Places: Philistia; Biblical Names and Places: Rahab; Biblical Names and Places: Tyre; Biblical Names and Places: Zion; Church Year: Pentecost; Elements of Worship: Baptism; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; God's: Gifts; God's: Kingdom; God's: People (flock, sheep); God's: Promise of Redemption; Hymns of Praise; Mission; New Creation; People of God / Church: Unity of God's People; People of God / Church: Witnessing; Remembering; Social Justice; Songs of Zion; Unity of the Church21 more... |
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Notes: |
Alternate tune: JEFFERSON |
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Name: |
AUSTRIAN HYMN |
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Composer: |
Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 (1797) |
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Meter: |
8.7.8.7 D |
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Key: |
E♭ Major |
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Notes: |
The tune associations for “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” have long been a source of controversy.
For some the association with AUSTRIAN HYMN is sacrosanct. For others, for whom that tune is too closely
tied to German nationalism, particularly with the Third Reich, the singing of AUSTRIAN HYMN in worship is
understandably problematic. Depending on context, congregations may choose this setting or the setting
at 87E, set to the tune JEFFERSON, or may choose from any number of 8.7.8.7 D tunes. The setting at 87D
reflects the original text by John Newton, with slight adaptation. The setting at 87E is an updated version of
Newton’s original. The texts are interchangeable. Guitar chords do not correspond with keyboard harmony. |
