433. Sign Us with Ashes
Text Information |
First Line: |
Surely, you alone can save us |
Title: |
Sign Us with Ashes |
Author: |
Mary Louise Bringle (2003) |
Refrain First Line: |
Sign us with ashes, merciful God |
Meter: |
LM with refrain |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Atonement; Christian Year: Ash Wednesday; Confession; Freedom; Grace; Healing; Providence (4 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 2006 GIA Publications, Inc. |
ONE LICENSE: |
53557 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
PHOENIX |
Composer: |
William P. Rowan (2003) |
Meter: |
LM with refrain |
Key: |
B♭ Major |
Copyright: |
© 2006 GIA Publications, Inc. |
Text Information:The refrain here recalls the imposition of ashes, a ritual based on Genesis 3:19, which has been a part of Christian worship on Ash Wednesday since the 9th century. As The Book of Common Worship states, “This ancient sign speaks of the frailty and uncertainty of human life.”