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Dieu de L'Homme et de L'Autel

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Author: Gilbert K. Chesterton

Chesterton, Gilbert Keith, son of Edward Chesterton, was b. May 29, 1874, at Campden Hill, Kensington. London; and is a well-known journalist and author, now (1906) residing at Battersea Park, London. He contributed to The English Hymnal, 1906, a vigorous lyric beginning, "O God of earth and altar"(Prayer for the Nation). [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)… Go to person page >

Translator: Joëlle Gouel

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Text Information

First Line: Dieu de l'homme et de l'autel
Title: Dieu de L'Homme et de L'Autel
English Title: O God of earth and altar
Author: Gilbert K. Chesterton
Translator: Joëlle Gouel (13.5.1999)
Language: French
Publication Date: 2001
Copyright: Version française © Joëlle Gouel, 13.5.1999

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