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Text:Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned
Author:Bryan Jeffery Leech
Tune:ELFAKER
Adapter:Bryan Jeffery Leech

496. Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned

Text Information
First Line: Kind and merciful God, we have sinned
Title: Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech (1973)
Meter: 6.6.9.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: The Way of Salvation: Repentance; Backsliding; Conflict With Sin (2 more...)
Copyright: Text and tune © Fred Bock Music Co. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
ONE LICENSE: 27017
Tune Information
Name: ELFAKER
Adapter: Bryan Jeffery Leech
Meter: 6.6.9.D.
Key: e minor
Source: Traditional Swedish melody
Copyright: Text and tune © Fred Bock Music Co. All rights reserved. Used by permission.



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