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145. The Maker of the sun and moon

Text Information
First Line: The Maker of the sun and moon
Title: The Maker of the sun and moon
Author: Laurence Housman, 1865-1959
Meter: C.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Topic: Christ, the Lord Jesus: Atoning Work of; Christ, the Lord Jesus: Passion of; God: His Being, Word and Works: God the Son: His Nativity: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: WESLEY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
Composer: Alan H. Cowle, b.1936
Meter: C.M.
Key: A Major



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