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596. O Holy City, Seen of John

Text Information
First Line: O holy city, seen of John
Title: O Holy City, Seen of John
Author: Walter Russell Bowie, 1882-1969
Meter: 86 86 86
Language: English
Publication Date: 1998
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Jesus, the Lamb; Justice; Nation and City (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SANCTA CIVITAS
Composer: Herbert Howells, 1892-1983
Meter: 86 86 86
Key: F Major
Copyright: © 1968 Novello and Co., Ltd. Reprinted by permission of Shawnee Press, Inc. (ASCAP)



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