Psalm 47: Clap Your Hands All You Nations

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Clap your hands all you nations; Amen, Hallelujah!

Paraphraser: John L. Bell
Tune: MARIUS
ONE LICENSE: 04943
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Paraphraser: John L. Bell

John Bell (b. 1949) was born in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, intending to be a music teacher when he felt the call to the ministry. But in frustration with his classes, he did volunteer work in a deprived neighborhood in London for a time and also served for two years as an associate pastor at the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam. After graduating he worked for five years as a youth pastor for the Church of Scotland, serving a large region that included about 500 churches. He then took a similar position with the Iona Community, and with his colleague Graham Maule, began to broaden the youth ministry to focus on renewal of the church’s worship. His approach soon turned to composing songs within the identifiable traditi… Go to person page >

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First Line: Clap your hands all you nations; Amen, Hallelujah!
Title: Psalm 47: Clap Your Hands All You Nations
Paraphraser: John L. Bell
Source: Para. The Iona Community
Language: English
Copyright: © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent (Words)

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Ancient and Modern #225

Psalms for All Seasons #47F

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