501. The Day of the Lord Is at Hand
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Text Information |
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First Line: |
The day of the Lord is at hand, at hand |
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Title: |
The Day of the Lord Is at Hand |
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Author: |
Charles Kingsley (1858, alt.) |
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Meter: |
Irr. |
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Language: |
English |
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Publication Date: |
1998 |
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Topic: |
Commitment, Discipleship and Service; God: Justice and Righteousness; God: Realm of; Human Experience: Search for Truth and Meaning; Justice; Mission and Witness: Corporate (3 more...) |
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Tune Information |
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Name: |
REMEMBER THE POOR |
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Meter: |
Irr. |
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Key: |
G Major or modal |
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Source: |
Traditional Irish melody |
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Copyright: |
Harm. by permission of Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge |
Text Information:Novelist Anglican curate Kingsley was a pioneer of the Social Gospel Movement, so much so that he was often at odds with his superiors. The urge to take action is bolstered by the energy of this Irish folk tune