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571. O God, We Read the Holy Law

Text Information
First Line: O God, we read the holy law
Title: O God, We Read the Holy Law
Author: Michael Schneider
Translator: Scott R. Troyer
Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Creation: Care; Discipleship; God: Love of (7 more...)
Source: Christliche Gesäng wie dieselbigen zu Passau von den Schweizer Brüdern . . . (precursor to the Ausbund), 1564; vers. Mennonite Worship and Song Committee
Copyright: vers. © 2019 Mennonite Worship and Song Committee (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)
Tune Information
Name: EIN FESTE BURG
Composer: Martin Luther
Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
Key: C Major
Source: Geistliche Lieder, 1529, 1531



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