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74. As the Hart, About to Falter

Text Information
First Line: As the hart, about to falter
Title: As the Hart, About to Falter
Author: Dewey Westra (1931)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7 8 8
Language: English
Publication Date: 1976
Scripture:
Topic: Deliverance From Trouble; Hope, Christian; Longing, Spiritual (6 more...)
Copyright: Copyright Publication Committee of the Christian Reformed Church.
CCLI Number: 941546
Tune Information
Name: THIRSTING
Composer: Louis Bourgeois
Adapter: Henry A. Bruinsma (1946)
Meter: 8 7 8 7 7 7 8 8
Key: G Major
Source: De Vries Koraalboek (harm.)
Copyright: Adaptation © 1976 Faith Alive Christian Resources



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