God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me (O Christ, Surround Me)

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God, be the love to search and keep me

Author: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (2004)
Tune: GREEN TYLER
ONE LICENSE: 16018
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: Recording

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Author: Richard Bruxvoort Colligan

Adjunct Instructor in Liturgy and Christian Life at Wartburg Theological Seminary. He is currently serving at Olive Branch Church (ELCA) in Rochester, MN. Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan Go to person page >

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First Line:	God, be the love to search and keep me
Title:	God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me (O Christ, Surround Me)
Author:	Richard Bruxvoort Colligan (2004)
Meter:	9.8.9.5.5
Publication Date:	2013
Copyright:	© 2004 This Here Music, Worldmaking.net

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Notes

This hymn is a 21st-century adaptation of the traditional Celtic prayer style known as a lorica (Latin for “armor” or “breastplate”). Many such petitions for God’s presence and protection were never written down but this one is based on an example attributed to St. Patrick.

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