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Kind and Merciful God

Kind and merciful God, we have sinned in your sight

Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech (1973)
Tune: ELFAKER
ONE LICENSE: 27017
Published in 6 hymnals


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Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech

Bryan Jeffery Leech was born in Middlesex, England in 1931. He came to the United States in 1955 and studied at Barrington College and North Park Seminary. He was ordained in 1961 and served in the Covenant Church. He composed more than 500 songs. Dianne Shapiro Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Kind and merciful God, we have sinned in your sight
Title: Kind and Merciful God
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech (1973)
Meter: 12.9.12.9
Language: English
Copyright: © 1973 Fred Bock Music Company
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Timeline

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Instances

Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #417

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #417

The Covenant Hymnal #358

The Covenant Hymnal #358
Audio

The Worshiping Church #455

The Worshiping Church #455

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #496

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #496

Trinity Psalter Hymnal #180

Trinity Psalter Hymnal #180
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