Jesus, Hope of Every Nation

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Jesus, hope of every nation

Author: Michael A. Perry
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	Jesus, Hope of Every Nation

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Source: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #58b

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Author: Michael A. Perry

Initially studying mathematics and physics at Dulwich College, Michael A. Perry (b. Beckenham, Kent, England, 1942; d. England, 1996) was headed for a career in the sciences. However, after one year of study in physics at the University of London, he transferred to Oak Hill College to study theology. He also studied at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, and received a M.Phil. from the University of Southhampton in 1973. Ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1966, Perry served the parish of St. Helen's in Liverpool as a youth worker and evangelist. From 1972 to 1981 he was the vicar of Bitterne in Southhampton and from 1981 to 1989, rector of Eversley in Hampshire and chaplain at the Police Staff College. He then became vicar of Tonbridge in Ke… Go to person page >

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First Line:	Jesus, hope of every nation
Title:	Jesus, Hope of Every Nation
Author:	Michael A. Perry
Meter:	8.7.8.7
Language:	English
Copyright:	© Mrs. B. Perry / Jubilate Hymns (admin. Hope Publishing Co.)

Luke 2
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HALTON HOLGATE

HALTON HOLGATE (also called SHARON) is a version of a psalm tune originally composed by William Boyce (b. London, England, 1710; d. Kensington, London, 1779) and published around 1765 in his Collection of Melodies, including tunes by various composers for Christopher Smart's paraphrases of the psalm…

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BIRABUS

EVERSLEY (Perry)

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