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Text:Pipe a Tune and Beat the Drum
Author:Mary Nelson Keithahn
Tune:FOR HELEN AND LUCAS
Composer:John D. Horman

11. Pipe a Tune and Beat the Drum

Pipe a tune and beat the drum,
play upon the horn!
Gladly now we welcome you,
child of God, new-born.

Little bud upon the tree,
new leaf on the vine,
God has made you one of us.
Water is the sign.

Precious child of God, we pray
you will learn and grow,
nurtured by the love and faith
we have come to know.

Text Information
First Line: Pipe a tune and beat the drum
Title: Pipe a Tune and Beat the Drum
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (1999)
Meter: 75.75 Extended
Publication Date: 2003
Scripture:
Topic: Baptism: Celebration
Source: The Song Lingers On
Copyright: © 2003 Zimbel Press, www.zimbel.com
Notes: An anthem setting is available from Zimbel Press, #Z223
Tune Information
Name: FOR HELEN AND LUCAS
Composer: John D. Horman (1999)
Meter: 75.75 Extended
Key: C Major
Source: The Song Lingers On
Copyright: Text and Music copyright ©2003 Zimbel Press, ww.zimbel.com



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