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Text:The kingdom of God is justice and joy
Author:Bryn Rees (1911-1983)
Tune:PADERBORN
Arranger:Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947)

569a. The kingdom of God is justice and joy

Text Information
First Line: The kingdom of God is justice and joy
Author: Bryn Rees (1911-1983) (alt.)
Meter: 10 10 11 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Belief; Church Year: Advent; Freedom and Liberation (11 more...)
Copyright: © Alexander Scott
ONE LICENSE: 28013
Tune Information
Name: PADERBORN
Arranger: Sydney Hugo Nicholson (1875-1947)
Meter: 10 10 11 11
Key: G Major
Source: German folk melody included in Gesangbuch, Paderborn, 1765
Copyright: Arrangement: © Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd



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