When Breaks the Dawn ‎#25

25. In the Darkest Valley

Text Information

• First Line: In the darkest valley
• Title: In the Darkest Valley
• Author: Otoniel Mota, 1878-1951
• Translator: João Wilson Faustini
• Versifier: Richard Leach, b. 1953
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  Luke 24:13-32
• Topic: Christ's Presence; Comfort; God's Presence; God's Protection; Trust
• Copyright: Original Portuguese text and English translation © 2006 by Wayne Leupold Editions Inc., for all countries of the world except Brazil and Portugal; English metrical version © 2006 by Wayne Leupold Editions,Inc.

Tune Information

• Name: VALE ESCURO
• Composer: João Wilson Faustini
• Meter: 65 65 D
• Key: d minor or modal
• Copyright: © 2006 by Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc., for all countries of the world except Brazil and Portugal
• Notes: This melody is based on a pentatonic scale that leaves out the third and sixth degrees. The melody omits the pitches F and B