Lord Jesus Christ, Lover al All

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Lord Jesus Christ, lover of all

Author: John L. Bell
Published in 5 hymnals

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Author: John L. Bell

John Bell (b. 1949) was born in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, intending to be a music teacher when he felt the call to the ministry. But in frustration with his classes, he did volunteer work in a deprived neighborhood in London for a time and also served for two years as an associate pastor at the English Reformed Church in Amsterdam. After graduating he worked for five years as a youth pastor for the Church of Scotland, serving a large region that included about 500 churches. He then took a similar position with the Iona Community, and with his colleague Graham Maule, began to broaden the youth ministry to focus on renewal of the church’s worship. His approach soon turned to composing songs within the identifiable traditi… Go to person page >

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First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, lover of all
Title: Lord Jesus Christ, Lover al All
Author: John L. Bell
Meter: 8.8.5
Place of Origin: Scotland
Language: English
Copyright: Words from "Wild Goose Songs 1, Heaven Shall Not Wait" by permission Wild Goose Publications

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Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Ancient and Modern #516

Community of Christ Sings #231

RitualSong #948

The Book of Praise #492

Together in Song #737

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