Joseph s song jim strathdee songs

 is not used and the  decorations have been taken down.   The other verses are about more more general social-awareness / justice themes, meaning the song can be used at other times of the year by simply leaving the first verse out.

The song was written by American United Methodist church musician, composer and performing artist Jim Strathdee (b 1941), and first published in 1969 by Strathdee's company, Desert Flower Music.


With irregular meter, the tune, also by Strathdee, is called LIGHT OF THE WORLD in some books.

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 It has a 4/4 time signature and is in a major key.  In F the first few notes are d dd c c B A.

Sheet music is available in the Strathdee's songbook In the Highest Glory: All Creation Sings - Carols for Advent, Christmas & Epiphany, which can be purchased (via almost-instant download) from their website (link below).




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