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Comes Mary to the Grave

Comes Mary to the grave

Author: Michael A. Perry
Tune: CHURCH CLOSE
Published in 7 hymnals

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Source: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #407
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Author: Michael A. Perry

Initially studying mathematics and physics at Dulwich College, Michael A. Perry (b. Beckenham, Kent, England, 1942; d. England, 1996) was headed for a career in the sciences. However, after one year of study in physics at the University of London, he transferred to Oak Hill College to study theology. He also studied at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and received a M.Phil. from the University of Southhampton in 1973. Ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1966, Perry served the parish of St. Helen's in Liverpool as a youth worker and evangelist. From 1972 to 1981 he was the vicar of Bitterne in Southhampton and from 1981 to 1989, rector of Eversley in Hampshire and chaplain at the Police Staff College. He then became vicar of Tonbridge in Ke… Go to person page >

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First Line: Comes Mary to the grave
Title: Comes Mary to the Grave
Author: Michael A. Perry
Language: English
Copyright: © Mrs B Perry / Jubilate Hymns (Admin. Hope Publishing Company)
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Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #407

Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #407
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Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #152a

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #152a
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Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #152b

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #152b
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Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #152c

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #152c
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Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #407

Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #407

Scripture Song Database #782

Scripture Song Database #782

Sing Glory #401

Sing Glory #401
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