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Roar the waves, the waters praising

Roar the waves, the waters praising

Author: Michael Perry
Tune: TRIUMPH (Gauntlett)
Published in 1 hymnal

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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: Roar the waves, the waters praising
Author: Michael Perry
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7
Language: English
Copyright: © Michael Perry

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Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #289

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