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God Is Love

Author: August Rische

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Translator: Julius H. Horstmann

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First Line: God's love eternal, planned for redemption
Title: God Is Love
German Title: Gott ist die Liebe
Author: August Rische
Translator: Julius H. Horstmann
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Rejoice all and praise
Copyright: Public Domain

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