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¡Oh Cristo de Infinito Amor!

Author: Frank Mason North

North, Frank Mason, D.D., b. at New York, Dec. 3, 1850, graduated at Wesleyan University 1872, and entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church 1872. In 1892 he became Correspondence Secretary of the New York City Church Extension and Missionary Society, and is now (1905) editor of The Christian City. His hymns in common use include:— 1. Jesus, the calm that fills my breast. [Peace.] In The Plymouth Hymnal,1894; Sursum Corda, 1898; The Methodist Hymnal, 1905, &c. 2. When cross the crowded ways of life. [City Missions.] In The Methodist Hymnal, 1905. [Rev. L. F. Benson, D.D.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)… Go to person page >

Translator: Federico J. Pagura

Federico José Pagura was an Argentine Methodist bishop and author and translator of hymns. Leland Bryant Ross Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: ¡Oh Cristo de infinito amor!
Title: ¡Oh Cristo de Infinito Amor!
Author: Frank Mason North
Translator: Federico J. Pagura
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Language: Spanish
Copyright: © Ediciones La Aurora

Tune

MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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ALL EHR UND LOB


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Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

¡Cantad al Señor! #90

El Himnario #398

El Himnario Presbiteriano #398

Himnos de Vida y Luz #315

Toda La Iglesia Canta #148

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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