224: The Fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
This is the fruit of the Spirit.
| Text information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace |
| Title: | The Fruit of the Spirit |
| Meter: | PM |
| Scripture: | Galatians 5:22-23 |
| Topic: | Songs for Children | Bible Songs |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | ROBERT |
| Composer: | Dale Grotenhuis (1985) |
| Meter: | PM |
| Key: | D Major |
| Copyright: | © Dale Grotenhuis |
Text Information:
Scripture References:
st. = Gal. 5:22-23
Based on the well-known listing of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, this song is almost entirely a direct quotation from Scripture. The first three lines come directly from the New International Version, and the fourth serves as a summary of the Scripture passage. The text of this short Scripture song was prepared by Dale Grotenhuis (PHH 4), the composer of the tune. (Other passages listing spiritual fruits are 2 Cor. 6:6; Eph. 4:2; 5:9; Col. 3:12-15.)
Liturgical Use:
Pentecost; weddings; any worship service that stresses Christian character and lifestyle. The song can function on its own as a chorus or response, or it can be used as a frame around another song (for example, 222).
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
Tune Information:
Dale Grotenhuis composed ROBERT in 1985 as a setting for this text in the Psalter Hymnal. The tune is named after Grotenhuis's second son. A simple but effective chorus, it should not be rushed.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
