474. As a Child Rests (Psalm 131)
Text Information |
First Line: |
My God, I am not proud |
Title: |
As a Child Rests (Psalm 131) |
Author: |
Christopher Walker (1988, alt.) |
Refrain First Line: |
As a child rests in its mother's arms |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Humility; Prayer; Rest; Trust (1 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1988, 1989 Christopher Walker (Published by OCP) |
ONE LICENSE: |
80439 |
Tune Information |
Name: |
AS A CHILD RESTS |
Composer: |
Christopher Walker (1988) |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Key: |
C Major |
Copyright: |
© 1988, 1989 Christopher Walker (Published by OCP) |
Notes: |
Guitar chords do not correspond with keyboard harmony. |
Text Information:The image of the resting child in this paraphrase of Psalm 131 seems even more remarkable when this psalm is put in context. It is one of the Songs of Ascent sung by pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem. To be still in God in the midst of such activity is indeed a blessed condition.