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Author: Jennie Mast Meter: 6.4.4.6.6.4 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I love the church of God, Structure divine Lyrics: 1 I love the church of God, Structure divine; Her children all of one, Through the anointed Son, Here and around the throne, Pure and sublime. 2 I love the church of God; Her closed door, Held by that pierced hand, Opens at His command, Welcomes the contrite friend, Wealthy or poor. 3 I love the church of God; Her gates of praise Re-echo far and near Strains of angelic cheer, Mark each prophetic year, Number the days. 4 I love the church of God, Beautiful bride: Fine linen, pure and clean, No spot on her is seen; Low by her pastures green Still waters glide. 5 I love the church of God, Refuge secure: When storms and thunders loud Break from the threat’ning cloud, Anguish the world enshroud, She will endure. 6 I love the church of God; Her courts of love Succor the fainting heart, Strength to the weak impart; Perfect in every part, Here and above. Truth in Song, 1907 (Timeless Truths)

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[I love the church of God]

Meter: 6.4.4.6.6.4 Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Andrew L. Byers Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Love_the_Church_of_God); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Truth in Song, 1907 (27); Harlan D. Sorrell, The " Last Reformation" Truth in Song (29) Tune Key: A Major Used With Text: I Love the Church of God

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I Love the Church of God

Author: Jennie Mast Hymnal: Timeless Truths #165 Meter: 6.4.4.6.6.4 Lyrics: 1 I love the church of God, Structure divine; Her children all of one, Through the anointed Son, Here and around the throne, Pure and sublime. 2 I love the church of God; Her closed door, Held by that pierced hand, Opens at His command, Welcomes the contrite friend, Wealthy or poor. 3 I love the church of God; Her gates of praise Re-echo far and near Strains of angelic cheer, Mark each prophetic year, Number the days. 4 I love the church of God, Beautiful bride: Fine linen, pure and clean, No spot on her is seen; Low by her pastures green Still waters glide. 5 I love the church of God, Refuge secure: When storms and thunders loud Break from the threat’ning cloud, Anguish the world enshroud, She will endure. 6 I love the church of God; Her courts of love Succor the fainting heart, Strength to the weak impart; Perfect in every part, Here and above. Scripture: Psalm 137:6 Tune Title: [I love the church of God]

I Love the Church of God

Author: Jennie Mast Hymnal: Truth in Song #27 (1907) Topics: Church Languages: English Tune Title: [I love the church of God]

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A. L. Byers

1869 - 1952 Person Name: Andrew L. Byers Composer of "[I love the church of God]" in Timeless Truths Andrew Linnaeus Byers was born on August 26, 1869 in Albany, Illinois. Byers’ mother was song writer Nancy Byers. In 1890 he became involved with Daniel Warner & Barney Warren in evangelistic work; later joined the Gospel Trumpet publishing company as music editor for a year. He left that work because of health problems and worked as an evangelist and pastor in Idaho & Oregon before taking a pastorate in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He died on November 9, 1952 in Sacramento, California. His works include: Birth of a Reformation: The Life and Labors of D. S. Warner, 1922 NN, Hymnary.