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Song for the Nations

Author: Chris Christensen Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: May we be a shining light to the nations Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; The Service of the Word Dedication Songs; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Used With Tune: [May we be a shining light to the nations]

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[May we be a shining light to the nations]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Chris Christensen, 1957-; Tom Fettke, 1941- Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 55555 43176 55432 Used With Text: Song for the Nations

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Song for the Nations

Author: Chris Christensen Hymnal: Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship #303 (1995) First Line: May we be a shining light to the nations Topics: Going Forth Recessional Hymns; The Service of the Word Dedication Songs; The Going Forth Recessional Hymns Languages: English Tune Title: [May we be a shining light to the nations]

Song for the Nations

Author: Chris Christensen, 1957- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #563 (2003) First Line: May we be a shining light to the nations Scripture: Matthew 5:14 Languages: English Tune Title: [May we be a shining light to the nations]

Song for the Nations

Author: Chris Christensen Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #365 (2008) Meter: 11.11.11.7 First Line: May we be a shining light to the nations Topics: Servanthood, Service, Ministry Languages: English Tune Title: SONG FOR THE NATIONS

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Tom Fettke

b. 1941 Person Name: Tom Fettke, 1941- Arranger of "[May we be a shining light to the nations]" in Worship and Rejoice Thomas E. Fettke (b. Bronx, New York City, 1941) Educated at Oakland City College and California State University, in Hayward, CA, Fettke has taught in several public and Christian high schools and served as minister of music in various churches, all in California. He has published over eight hundred composi­tions and arrangements (some under the pseudonyms Robert F. Douglas and David J. Allen) and produced a number of recordings. Fettke was the senior editor of The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration (1986). Bert Polman

Chris Christensen

Author of "Song for the Nations" in Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship
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