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Holy Forever

Author: Brian Johnson

Brian Johnson and his wife Jenn are co-founders of Bethel Music and WorshipU, ministries of Bethel Church in Redding, California. Dianne Shapiro, from bethelmusic.com/about/ accessed 3/7/17 Go to person page >

Author: Chris Tomlin

(no biographical information available about Chris Tomlin.) Go to person page >

Author: Jason Ingram

Jason Ingram is prolific songwriter and producer for worship and Contemporary Christian music. Dianne Shapiro, from www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id… Go to person page >

Author: Jenn Johnson

Jenn Johnson and her husband Brian are co-founders of Bethel Music and WorshipU. She lives in Redding, California. Dianne Shapiro, from bethelmusic.com/artists/jenn-johnson, accessed 3/8/2017 Go to person page >

Author: Phil Wickham

Phil Wickham was born in San Diego, California to Lisa and John Wickham, members of the band Parable, a band formed during the Jesus Movement. Phil is a musician and worship leader, best known for his song "This Is Amazing Grace," but he has written may others. Dianne Shapiro, from theroadshowtour.com/get-to-know-phil-wickham, accessed 3/8/2017 Go to person page >

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First Line: A thousand generations
Title: Holy Forever
Author: Brian Johnson
Author: Chris Tomlin
Author: Jason Ingram
Author: Jenn Johnson
Author: Phil Wickham
Language: English
Refrain First Line: And the angels cry: Holy
Copyright: © 2022 Brian and Jenn Publishing; Capitol CMG Paragon; S. D. G. Publishing; Be Essential Songs; My Magnolia Music; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Bethel Music Publishing (admin. Bethel Music Publishing, Capital CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing, LLC)
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