Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise ‎#282

282. The first is for God's promise

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Text Information

• First Line: The first is for God's promise
• Author: John L. Bell (b. 1949)
• Refrain First Line: 'Christmas is coming!'
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2008
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 11:1-5
  ;
  Isaiah 51:1-11
  ;
  Luke 1:46-55
  ;
  Luke 2:7
  ;
  Luke 3:3-6
• Topic: Christ Incarnate: Promise of the Messiah
• Copyright: © WGRG / The Iona Community
• Notes: The verses may be sung progressively through Advent until verse 5 on Christmas Day

Tune Information

• Name: ADVENT RING
• Composer: John L. Bell (b. 1949)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © WGRG / The Iona Community