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God incarnate, Jesus came

Author: John W. Peterson Appears in 2 hymnals

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DOUGLAS

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: John W. Peterson, 1921- Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 13543 21351 67655 Used With Text: God Incarnate, Jesus Came

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God Incarnate, Jesus Came

Author: George Sweeting, 1924-; John W. Peterson, 1921- Hymnal: Great Hymns of the Faith #130 (1968) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 God incarnate, Jesus came, Sinful mankind to reclaim; Born to save us from our sin, Born to give us life within. 2 God incarnate, Jesus died, On the cross was crucified; Paid the sin-debt so that we Could be pardoned full and free. 3 God incarnate, Christ arose, Conquered death and all our foes; Banished all our fear and dread, Gave us peace and hope instead. Topics: Jesus Our Savior His Suffering and Death; Jesus Our Savior Advent; Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: DOUGLAS

God incarnate, Jesus came

Author: John W. Peterson Hymnal: Youthspiration, Vol. II #d9 (1960) Languages: English

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John W. Peterson

1921 - 2006 Person Name: John W. Peterson, 1921- Author of "God Incarnate, Jesus Came" in Great Hymns of the Faith

George Sweeting

b. 1924 Person Name: George Sweeting, 1924- Author of "God Incarnate, Jesus Came" in Great Hymns of the Faith
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