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Text:Author of life divine
Author:Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:GWEEDORE
Composer:Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876

56. Author of life divine

1 Author of life divine,
who hast a table spread,
furnished with mystic wine
and everlasting bread,
preserve the life thyself hast giv'n,
and feed and train us up for heav'n.

2 Our needy souls sustain
with fresh supplies of love,
till all thy life we gain,
and all thy fullness prove,
and, strengthened by thy perfect grace,
behold without a veil thy face.

Text Information
First Line: Author of life divine
Title: Author of life divine
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788
Meter: 66 66 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Communion; Holy Communion; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GWEEDORE
Composer: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876
Meter: 66 66 88
Key: D Major



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