| Created By: |
uncle mikey Apr 27, 2007
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| Artist: |
William Walker |
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Music |
| Description: |
First half of first verse, with chorale support.The melody is believed to be Scottish or Irish in origin; it is pentatonic and suggests a bagpipe tune; the hymn is frequently performed on bagpipes and has become associated with that instrument. The lyrics are based on I Chronicles 17:16-17, a prayer of King David in which he marvels at God's choosing him and his house. uncle mikey thought you might find some food for thought in the last two verses: Yes when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease; I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below, Will be forever mine. |
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