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Peace

Great peace have they who love Thy law

Author: John G. Foote
Tune: PEACE (Foote)
Published in 10 hymnals


Author: John G. Foote

Rv John G Foote USA 1854-1901. Probably born in Salina, IA, John and his brother were Presbyterians. John married Janet Ann Macindoe. He and his brother evangelized in the Chicago area in the 1890s. His hymn was published in 1892, but not copyrighted, as Foote was against copyright. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Great peace have they who love Thy law
Title: Peace
Author: John G. Foote
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 10 of 10)

Banner Hymns (1st ed) #d41

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Best Hymns #19

Christian Songs #d35

Heralds of Grace #d19

Joyful Lays, No.2 #d34

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Message of Victory #68

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Milk and Honey #68

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Songs of Zion #73

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Sweet Harmonies #145

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The Praise Hymnary #141

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