The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#862

862. There Are Two Commands

Text Information

• First Line: There are two commands recorded in the Bible
• Title: There Are Two Commands
• Author: Harry Showalter (1966)
• Refrain First Line: Love the Lord, ye His creation
• Meter: 12.11.12.11. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Matthew 22:37-39
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life: Love to God and Man
• Copyright: Text of hymn copyright by Harry Showalter. Used by permission.
• Notes: Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Mt. 22:37-39.

Tune Information

• Name: TWO COMMANDS
• Composer: Harry Showalter, b., 1889
• Harmonizer: John J. Overholt (1970)
• Meter: 12.11.12.11. with Ref.
• Incipit: 12333 34432 31712
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Music copyright by Harry Showalter and John J. Overholt. Used by permission.; Harmonization Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: M.M. 63