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Text:God Loved the World So That He Gave
Cento:Anonymous
Translator:August Crull (1845-1923)
Tune:ST. CRISPIN
Composer:George J. Elvery (1816-1893)

503. God Loved the World So That He Gave

Text Information
First Line: God loved the world so that He gave
Title: God Loved the World So That He Gave
Translator: August Crull (1845-1923) (1923)
Cento: Anonymous (1791)
Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Commission: Inviting Souls to Accept Christ
Notes: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Jn. 3:16.
Tune Information
Name: ST. CRISPIN
Composer: George J. Elvery (1816-1893) (1862)
Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
Key: E Major
Notes: M.M. 100



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