Glory to God ‎#702

702. Christ Be Beside Me

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Text Information

• First Line: Christ be beside me
• Title: Christ Be Beside Me
• Author: James Quinn, SJ (1969)
• Meter: 5.5.5.4.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 3:3
  ;
  Psalm 139:7-8
  ;
  Matthew 28:20
  ;
  Luke 24:32
  ;
  Colossians 1:27
• Topic: Dedication and Stewardship; Living in Christ
• Notes: Text adaptation © 1969, James Quinn, SJ. Published by OCP

Tune Information

• Name: BUNESSAN
• Arranger: Dale Grotenhuis (1985)
• Meter: 5.5.5.4.D
• Key: C Major
• Source: Gaelic melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 1987 Faith Alive Christian Resources

Text Information:

This text adapts part of a traditional Irish prayer associated with St. Patrick (see also no. 6). Such a prayer for protection is known as a lorica, from a Latin word for “breastplate” or “armor.” It is set to a Gaelic melody that gained wide popularity in the 1970s.