The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#634

634. O Lord, in heaven forever free

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, in heav'n forever free
• Title: O Lord, in heaven forever free
• Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) (1888)
• Alterer (stanzas 1-3): John J. Overholt (1971)
• Meter: 8.8.8.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Revelation 19:6
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Funeral Services
• Copyright: Altered Stanzas 1-3 Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
• Notes: And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Rev. 19:6.

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594) (1591)
• Adapter: William Henry Monk (1823-1889) (1861)
• Meter: 8.8.8.4.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: M.M. 80