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152. God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle

Text Information
First Line: God, whose purpose is to kindle
Title: God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle
Author: D. Elton Trueblood
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ;
Topic: Praying: For the World; Discipleship; Holy Spirit (4 more...)
Source: The Incendiary Fellowship, 1967, alt.
Copyright: © 1967 David Elton Trueblood
Tune Information
Name: BAPTISM BY FIRE
Composer: Esther Wiebe
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Key: d minor
Copyright: © 1968 Esther Wiebe
Notes: Chords symbols correspond to keyboard accompaniment and are intended for unison singing only.



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