Glory to God ‎#398

398. How Very Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133)

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Text Information

• First Line: How very good and pleasant
• Title: How Very Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133)
• Author: Barbara Boertje (1997)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English; Latin
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 133
• Topic: Gathering; Unity
• Copyright: © 1997 Barbara Boertje
• ONE LICENSE: 133BCW21

Tune Information

• Name: HOW VERY GOOD
• Composer: Barbara Boertje (1997)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1997 Barbara Boertje

Text Information:

This paraphrase draws on Psalm 133, one of the Songs of Ascent sung by pilgrims to Jerusalem. It adapts the original theme of national unity through shared worship on Mount Zion into a celebration of the unity God grants to those who come together in one place for worship.