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Text:The love of God comes close
Author:John L. Bell, 1949-
Tune:RHOSYMEDRE
Composer:John David Edwards, 1805-1885

474. The love of God comes close

Text Information
First Line: The love of God comes close
Title: The love of God comes close
Author: John L. Bell, 1949-
Meter: 7 6 6 6 8 8 8
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Communion; Fear; God: Love and Grace of (6 more...)
Copyright: © Iona Community (Scotland). Used by permission of G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: RHOSYMEDRE
Composer: John David Edwards, 1805-1885
Meter: 7 6 6 6 8 8 8
Key: G Major or modal
Copyright: Public Domain



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