Glory to God ‎#164

164. Down Galilee’s Slow Roadways

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Text Information

• First Line: Down Galilee's slow roadways
• Title: Down Galilee’s Slow Roadways
• Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1991)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 3:13-17
  ;
  Mark 1:9-11
  ;
  John 1:29-34
• Topic: Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Jesus Christ: Life
• Copyright: © 1991 GIA Publications, Inc.

Tune Information

• Name: WEST MAIN
• Composer: John D. Horman (1998)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1998 Abingdon Press (admin. The Copyright Company)
• Notes: (alternate tune: WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN)

Text Information:

When reviewing baptismal resources with other members of the United Church of Canada’s Working Unit on Worship, the author was struck by how few hymns had been written for adult baptism. This meditative text on the Baptism of Jesus is an effort to remedy that situation.