The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#211

211. Thy Word, O Lord, Like Gentle Dews

Text Information

• First Line: Thy Word, O Lord, like gentle dews
• Title: Thy Word, O Lord, Like Gentle Dews
• German Title: Dein Wort, O Herr, ist milder Thau
• Author: Carl Bernhard Garve (1763-1841) (1825)
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878) (1855)
• Meter: C.M.D. 8.6.8.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 119:18
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; The Holy Scriptures: General
• Source: and others (Translators)
• Copyright: Text of hymn from the Service Book and Hymnal (Lutheran) by permission of the Commission on the Liturgy and the Hymnal.
• Notes: Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. Ps. 119:18.

Tune Information

• Name: RELEASE
• Meter: C.M.D. 8.6.8.6.D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Danish Melody; Service Book and Hymnal, 1958
• Copyright: Music from the Service Book and Hymnal (Lutheran) by permission of the Commission on the Liturgy and the Hymnal.
• Notes: M.M. 58