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Text:God our Father and creator
Author:Christopher Idle (born 1938)
Tune:ST. LEONARD
Composer:J. C. Bach (1642-1703)

562. God our Father and creator

Text Information
First Line: God our Father and creator
Author: Christopher Idle (born 1938)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God's Church: Anniversary, Special Occasions; Trinity Sunday: The Trinity; Pentecost 2: The Church's Unity and Fellowship
Copyright: © Christopher Idle
Tune Information
Name: ST. LEONARD
Composer: J. C. Bach (1642-1703)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7
Key: F Major
Notes: Alternative tune: ALL SAINTS (561b)



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