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Text:O Lord, in heaven forever free
Alterer (stanzas 1-3):John J. Overholt
Author:Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929)
Tune:VICTORY
Adapter:William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
Composer:Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594)

634. O Lord, in heaven forever free

Text Information
First Line: O Lord, in heav'n forever free
Title: O Lord, in heaven forever free
Author: Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840-1929) (1888)
Alterer (stanzas 1-3): John J. Overholt (1971)
Meter: 8.8.8.4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Seasons, Days, Services: Funeral Services
Copyright: Altered Stanzas 1-3 Text Copyright © 1972 by The Christian Hymnary Publishers
Notes: And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Rev. 19:6.
Tune Information
Name: VICTORY
Composer: Giovanni Palestrina (1525-1594) (1591)
Adapter: William Henry Monk (1823-1889) (1861)
Meter: 8.8.8.4.
Key: E Major
Notes: M.M. 80



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