The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 858. Children of friendship and love lift your voices (Freut euch ihr Kinder der Freundschaft und Liebe)

The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4‎#858

Text:	Children of Friendship and Love
Alterer:	John S. Duss
Author:	Frederick Rapp (ne Reichert), 1775-1834
Translator (stanza 1):	Anon.
Tune:	FREUT EUCH IHR KINDER
Arranger:	Richard D. Wetzel
Composer:	F. Rapp

Text Information
First Line:	Children of friendship and love lift your voices (Freut euch ihr Kinder der Freundschaft und Liebe)
Title:	Children of Friendship and Love
German Title:	Freut euch ihr Kinder der Freundschaft
Author:	Frederick Rapp (ne Reichert), 1775-1834
Translator (stanza 1):	Anon.
Alterer:	John S. Duss
Refrain First Line:	In grateful homage to heavenly love (Weiht ihr ein Loblied im höheren Chor)
Meter:	11.11. with Ref.
Language:	English; German
Publication Date:	1972
Scripture:	Proverbs 17:17 ; John 15:14
Topic:	Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Life: Friendship
Copyright:	Text of hymn by permission of Richard D. Wetzel.
Notes:	A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Prov. 17:17. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Jn. 15:14.

Tune Information
Name:	FREUT EUCH IHR KINDER
Composer:	F. Rapp
Arranger:	Richard D. Wetzel
Meter:	11.11. with Ref.
Incipit:	11132 22222 43333
Key:	A Major
Copyright:	Music arrangement by permission of Richard D. Wetzel.
Notes:	M.M. 66