Let the Truth Shine in Our Speaking

Let the truth shine in our speaking

Author: Thomas H. Troeger
Tune: JOEL
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Thomas H. Troeger

Thomas Troeger (1945-2022), professor of Christian communication at Yale Divinity school, was a well known preacher, poet, and musician. He was a fellow of Silliman College, held a B.A. from Yale University; B.D. Colgate Rochester Divinity School; S.T. D. Dickinson College, and was awarded an honorary D.D. from Virginia Theological Seminary. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church in 1970 and the Episcopal Church in 1999, and remained dually aligned with both traditions. Troerger led conferences and lectures in worship and preaching throughout North America, as well as in Denmark, Holland, Australia, Japan, and Africa. He served as national chaplain to the American Guild of Organists, and for at least three years he hosted the Season of… Go to person page >

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First Line: Let the truth shine in our speaking
Title: Let the Truth Shine in Our Speaking
Author: Thomas H. Troeger
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Place of Origin: United States
Language: English
Copyright: © 1986 Oxford University Press

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Community of Christ Sings #322

Scripture Song Database #2051

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