The transfiguration

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 10 Jan 2016
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[Continuing the idea of one of my old hymns on Sundays]

Just once he showed his awesome majesty,
unveiling of his shining deity;
with Moses talked  of what he’d soon fulfil
– the sacrificial Lamb would let them kill
himself: as Rescuer soon he would depart,
and lead to freedom, blessings great impart.

The Father spoke from heaven, awesome sound,
– announcement of the Son’s authority,
acknowledging his full divinity,
– one greater than Elijah here was found,
whom we should listen to attentively
our Maker, Saviour heed delightedly.

Matthew 17:1-13; Luke 9:28-36

Tune: 10 10 10 10 10 1 0 eg Finlandia by Sibelius (tune of ‘Be still my soul, the Lord is on Thy side’)
or Yorkshire by John Wainwright (tune of ‘Christians awake, salute the happy morn’)

http://rhiannonshymns.co.uk/

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Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on

How well these stirring words fit Finlandia to a 'T', Rhiannon.  Not the easiest of things to do, fitting lyrics to the challenging rhythm of this piece.  Worth it though, hands down, and it certainly hadsmiley me singing along, and no mistake.

Tina

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Good to know, thank you, Tina.smiley Rhiannon (just learning how to insert those smiley faces!)

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Rhiannon

How well the Finlandia's beautiful and strange notes fit into this poem.

Jean

Jean Day

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jean. It was a favourite tune of my father. I hadn't put a tune to these verses, and realised it seemed to fit quite well. Rhiannon