Praise God for the Harvest

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Praise God for the harvest of farm and field

Author: Brian A. Wren (1968)
Tune: STOWEY
ONE LICENSE: 45499
Published in 12 hymnals

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Piano/Organ
	The International Carol Library - Britis…

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Source: Lift Up Your Hearts: psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs #397

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Author: Brian A. Wren

Brian Wren (b. Romford, Essex, England, 1936) is a major British figure in the revival of contemporary hymn writing. He studied French literature at New College and theology at Mansfield College in Oxford, England. Ordained in 1965, he was pastor of the Congregational Church (now United Reformed) in Hockley and Hawkwell, Essex, from 1965 to 1970. He worked for the British Council of Churches and several other organizations involved in fighting poverty and promoting peace and justice. This work resulted in his writing of Education for Justice (1977) and Patriotism and Peace (1983). With a ministry throughout the English-speaking world, Wren now resides in the United States where he is active as a freelance lecturer, preacher, and full-time h… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Praise God for the harvest of farm and field
Title:	Praise God for the Harvest
Author:	Brian A. Wren (1968)
Meter:	11.11.11.11
Language:	English
Copyright:	© 1978 Hope Publishing Company

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Tune

STOWEY

MINIVER

MINIVER is a strong tune that makes good use of several repeated melodic motives. Sing stanzas 1 and 5 in unison and stanzas 2 through 4 in parts. Support the melody line with a bright solo stop on the organ. Composed by Cyril V. Taylor (b. Wigan, Lancashire, England, 1907; d. Petersfield, England,…

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