Jesus Christ is waiting (StF 251)
- Authors & translators:
- Bell, John L. (auth)
- Authors & translators:
- Maule, Graham
- Theme:
- The Ministry of Jesus
- Metre:
- 65.65.D.
- Tune:
- Noël Nouvelet
- Composers & arrangers:
- Wright, Paul Leddington
- Country or culture:
- France
- Theme:
- Reconciliation and Healing
- Source:
- Singing the Faith: 251 (CD10 #28)
- Verses:
- 5
- STF Number:
- 251
Ideas for use
This works well with just rhythmical accompaniment, for example with a tabor, if available, or a bodhran.
Consider, too, dividing each verse into two "voices" for each group of four lines e.g. worship leader (lines 1-4) and congregation (lines 5-8)
More information
Also see More about the metaphor (#3 in our series about Jesus' ministry as reflected in hymns).