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234. Sing we the praises of the great forerunner

Text Information
First Line: Sing we the praises of the great forerunner
Author: Paul the Deacon, 730-799
Translator: C. S. Phillips, 1883-1949
Meter: 11 11 11 5
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Saints: St. John the Baptist
Copyright: © Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd.
Tune Information
Name: LOBET DEN HERREN
Composer: Johann Crüger
Harmonizer: Gerald Knight, 1908-1979
Meter: 11 11 11 5
Key: C Major
Copyright: Harmony © Royal School of Church Music



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