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O God, Send Men

O God, send men whose purpose will not falter

Author: Elisabeth H. Burrowes
Published in 6 hymnals


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Source: Lutheran Book of Worship #283
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Author: Elisabeth H. Burrowes

Burrowes, Elisabeth Havens (Detroit, Michigan, January 13, 1885--March 27, 1975, Berkeley, California). Elder in the Presbyterian Church. --Twelve New Hymns for Children, The Hymn Society, DNAH Archives… Go to person page >

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First Line: O God, send men whose purpose will not falter
Title: O God, Send Men
Author: Elisabeth H. Burrowes
Meter: 11.10.11.10
Language: English
Copyright: © 1966 The Hymn Society of America, admin. Hope Publishing Co.
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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 6 of 6)

Contemporary Hymn Tunes #4

Contemporary Hymn Tunes #4

Hymnal of the Church of God #227

Hymnal of the Church of God #227

Hymns of the Saints #429

Hymns of the Saints #429
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Lutheran Book of Worship #283

Lutheran Book of Worship #283

Ten New Hymns on the Ministry #2

Ten New Hymns on the Ministry #2

The Book of Praise #365

The Book of Praise #365
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