Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#629

629. We Are the Light of the World

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed are they who are poor in spirit
• Title: We Are the Light of the World
• Adapter: Jean Anthony Greif, 1898-1981 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: We are the light of the world
• Meter: 10 6 10 6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:3-12
  ;
  Matthew 5:14-16
• Topic: Christian Life; Commissioning; Discipleship; Humility; Justice; Light; Love for Others; Mercy; Ministry/Mission; Rites of the Church: Confirmation; Rites of the Church: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: General Use; Rites of the Church: Rite of Religious Profession; Sending Forth; Social Concern; Stewardship; The Liturgical Year: All Saints (November 1)
• Source: Beatitudes
• Copyright: © 1966, 1983, Vernacular Hymns Publishing Co.

Tune Information

• Name: GREIF
• Composer: Jean Anthony Greif, 1898-1981
• Adapter: Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947
• Meter: 10 6 10 6 with refrain
• Key: d minor or modal
• Copyright: © 1966, 1983, Vernacular Hymns Publishing Co.