“Glorious Thing of Thee are Spoken”

Description

"Glorious thing of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God. He whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode." Hearers are reminded that God is an unshakable foundation. the source of living water, seen in cloud and fire

Notes

For background on JohN Newton, see the notes to "Amazing Grace." - RBW

References

  1. ADDITIONAL: Charles Johnson, One Hundred and One Famous Hymns (Hallberg, 1982), p, 51, "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #7112
  3. BI, BdGTOTAS

About

Author: Words; John Newton (1732-1809) / Music: Franz Joseph Hadyn
Keywords: religious nonballad
Found in: US