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Within the world around us

Author: G. K. Chesterton

Chesterton, Gilbert Keith, son of Edward Chesterton, was b. May 29, 1874, at Campden Hill, Kensington. London; and is a well-known journalist and author, now (1906) residing at Battersea Park, London. He contributed to The English Hymnal, 1906, a vigorous lyric beginning, "O God of earth and altar"(Prayer for the Nation). [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)… Go to person page >

Adapter: P. Jiyu-Kennett

Also: Jiyu-Kennett, P. Kennett, P. Jiyu- Go to person page >

Adapter: M. Elbert

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First Line: Within the world around us
Author: G. K. Chesterton
Adapter: P. Jiyu-Kennett
Adapter: M. Elbert
Language: English
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The Liturgy of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives #26

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