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Like a Mighty River Flowing

Like a mighty river flowing

Author: Michael A. Perry
Tune: OLD YEAVERING
ONE LICENSE: 68342
Published in 15 hymnals

Printable scores: MusicXML
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Like a mighty river flowing,
like a flower in beauty growing,
far beyond all human knowing
is the perfect peace of God.

2 Like the hills serene and even,
like the coursing clouds of heaven,
like the heart that's been forgiven
is the perfect peace of God.

3 Like the summer breezes playing,
like the tall trees softly swaying,
like the lips of silent praying
is the perfect peace of God.

4 Like the morning sun ascended,
like the scents of evening blended,
like a friendship never ended
is the perfect peace of God.

5 Like the azure ocean swelling,
like the jewel all-excelling,
far beyond our human telling
is the perfect peace of God.

Source: Ancient and Modern: hymns and songs for refreshing worship #711a

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 >

Text Information

First Line: Like a mighty river flowing
Title: Like a Mighty River Flowing
Author: Michael A. Perry
Meter: 8.8.8.7
Language: English
Copyright: © 1982 Jubilate Hymns (Admin. Hope Publishing Company)

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Media

Worship and Rejoice #20
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Instances

Instances (1 - 15 of 15)
Text

Ancient and Modern #711a

Text

Ancient and Modern #711b

Anglican Hymns Old and New (Rev. and Enl.) #445

Church Family Worship #407

Church Hymnal, Fifth Edition #16

Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #400

Page Scan

Complete Mission Praise #419

Text

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #32a

Text

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #32b

Scripture Song Database #2098

Sing Glory #51

Text

The Book of Praise #741

The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #122

Text

Voices United #267

TextScoreAudioPage Scan

Worship and Rejoice #20

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