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God Created Heaven and Earth

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Translator: Boris Anderson

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Translator: Clare Anderson

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Text Information

First Line: God created heaven and earth, All things perfect brought to birth
Title: God Created Heaven and Earth
Translator: Boris Anderson
Translator: Clare Anderson
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Source: Traditional Taiwanese hymn
Place of Origin: Taiwan
Language: English
Copyright: Trans. © 1983 Boris and Clare Anderson.

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship #738

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Hymns from the Four Winds #3

The New Century Hymnal #33

The Presbyterian Hymnal #290

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The United Methodist Hymnal #151

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement #332

The United Methodist Hymnal Music Supplement II #177

Voices United #251

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