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632. Light's abode, celestial Salem

Text Information
First Line: Light's abode, celestial Salem
Author (attributed to): Thomas a Kempis, c. 1380-1471
Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: The Christian Life: Death, Resurrection, and the Heavenly Glory
Source: Latin of the 15th century
Notes: This Hymn may be sung to the tune REGENT SQUARE, No. 380.
Tune Information
Name: ST. AUDREY
Composer: Basil Harwood, 1859-
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7.
Key: Eā™­ Major



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