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When Aimless Violence Takes Those We Love

When aimless violence takes those we love

Author: Joy F. Patterson
Tune: SURSUM CORDA (Smith)
ONE LICENSE: 27350
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Source: Christian Worship: Hymnal #852
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Author: Joy F. Patterson

Joy F. Patterson (b. 1931), of Wassau, Wisconsin, is an elder in the Presbyterian Church who has written many texts and tunes; twenty-nine are collected in Come, You People of the Promise (Hope Publishing, Co., 1994); another collection, Teach Our Eyes New Ways of Seeing, was published in 2005 (Selah). Patterson has enjoyed a varied career as a French professor, homemaker, and claim representative for the Social Security Administration. Sing! A New Creation Go to person page >

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First Line: When aimless violence takes those we love
Title: When Aimless Violence Takes Those We Love
Author: Joy F. Patterson
Meter: 10.10.10.10
Place of Origin: United States
Language: English
Copyright: © 1994 Hope Publishing Company; © 1994, 1995 Hope Publishing Company
Article: When Aimless Violence Takes Those We Love by Joy F. Patterson (from "The Hymn")
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Worship and Rejoice #632
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Chalice Hymnal #512

Chalice Hymnal #512
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Christian Worship #852

Christian Worship #852
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Community of Christ Sings #205

Community of Christ Sings #205
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Hymnal Supplement 98 #890

Hymnal Supplement 98 #890
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Lutheran Service Book #764

Lutheran Service Book #764
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The Covenant Hymnal #457

The Covenant Hymnal #457
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Worship and Rejoice #632

Worship and Rejoice #632
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