Praise the Father

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Source: Baptist Hymnal 1991 #257
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Author: Michael 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 >

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First Line: Praise the Father, God of justice
Title: Praise the Father
Author: Michael Perry
Meter: 8.7.8.7
Language: English
Copyright: © Mrs B Perry / The Jubilate Group
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Tune

STUTTGART

STUTTGART was included in Psalmodia Sacra (1715), one of the most significant hymnals of the early sixteenth century [sic: eighteenth century]. Christian F. Witt (b. Altenburg, Germany, e. 1660; d. Altenburg, 1716) was an editor and compiler of that collection; about 100 (of the 774) tunes in that c…

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MARCHING


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Instances in all hymnals

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #257

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #257

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #8

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #8

Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #153

Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship #153
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