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Forth in the peace of Christ we goAuthor: James J. QuinnPublished in 13 hymnals Printable scores: PDF, SibeliusAudio files: MIDI | ||
| First Line: | Forth in the peace of Christ we go |
| Title: | Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go |
| Author: | James J. Quinn |
| Meter: | 8.8.8.8 |
| Language: | English |
| Copyright: | © 1969, 1987James Quinn, admin. by Selah Publishing Co. Inc. |
Scripture References:
st. 3-4 = 1 Pet. 2:9
Irish Jesuit James Quinn (PHH 220) wrote the text to this hymn in Edinburgh, Scotland, as poetic commentary on sections of Vatican II‘s "Constitution on the Church" (chap. IV, see. 34-36; and chap. I, see. 1). The text was first published in Quinn's New Hymns for All Seasons (1969).
"Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go" emphasizes our responsibility as Christians to spread the gospel: we go to the world preaching Christ with joy (st. 1); we go as kings to show our servanthood to the King and to all people (st. 2); we go as priests to minister with the message of God's healing grace (st. 3); we go as prophets to speak his word (st. 4); we go as the church to bring Christ's peace and love (st. 5).
Liturgical Use:
As a dismissal or recessional hymn; in conjunction with sermons on "prophet, priest, and king"; at high festivals of the church.
--Psalter Hymnal Handbook
| Instances (11) | First Line | Text Title | Refrain First Line | Authors | Composers | Meter | Scripture | Tune Title | Tune Key | Incipit | Languages | Publication Date | |||||
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| Christian Worship: a Lutheran hymnal #518 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go | James Quinn, b. 1919; Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952 | 8.8.8.8 | LLEDROD | A Flat Major | 1993 | ||||||||||
| Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #454 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | 2000 | |||||||||||||||
| Church Hymnary, Fourth Edition #646 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | James Quinn (b. 1919) | John L. Hatton (d. 1793); David Evans (1874-1948) | 8.8.8.8 | DUKE STREET | D Major | English | 2005 | |||||||||
| Complete Anglican Hymns Old & New #191 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | 2000 | ||||||||||||||
| Hymns Ancient & Modern, New Standard Edition #458 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | 8.8.8.8 | 1983 | ||||||||||||||
| Hymns Old and New: New Anglican #142 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | 8.8.8.8 | 1996 | ||||||||||||||
| Lutheran Service Book #920 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go | James Quinn, b. 1919 | Georg Joseph, 17th cent. | 8.8.8.8 | 1 Peter 2:9; Colossians 3:16-17; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6 | ANGELUS | D Major | English | 2006 | |||||||
| Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #323 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go | James Quinn, S.J. | Georg Joseph | 8.8.8.8 | ANGELUS | D Major | English | 1987 | ||||||||
| Rejoice in God: the K. Lee Scott Hymnary #43 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go | James Quinn, S. J., b. 1919 | K. Lee Scott | 8.8.8.8 | ST. JOHN’S | F Major | 2000 | |||||||||
| Rejoice in the Lord #413 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go | James Quinn | 8.8.8.8 | Ephesians 4:25; 1 Timothy 2:7; Revelation 1:5-6 | LLEDROD | A Flat Major | English | 1985 | ||||||||
| Sing Glory: Hymns, Psalms and Songs for a New Century #594 | Forth in the peace of Christ we go | 8.8.8.8 | 1999 |
