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127b. Empty he came as a man to our race

Text Information
First Line: Empty he came as a man to our race
Adapter: Gavin Reid (born 1934)
Meter: 10 10 7 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Scripture:
Topic: Easter: The Resurrection of Christ; God, Saviour: Suffering and Dying; Pentecost 10: The Mind of Christ (1 more...)
Source: The Song of Christ's Glory
Copyright: © Gavin Reid
Tune Information
Name: BEKESBOURNE
Composer: John Barnard (born 1948)
Meter: 10 10 7 7
Key: C Major
Copyright: © John Barnard
Notes: Alternative tune: KENOSIS (127a)



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