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88. Silence, Silence

Text Information
First Line: Silence! Silence!
Title: Silence, Silence
English Title: Tread softly
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Translator: Paul Badaut
Refrain First Line: Silence! le Maître parle avec amour
Language: French
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture:
Source: Liturgie - Introït,
Copyright: tr. Paul Badaut © Hymnes et Louanges, éd. 1933
Tune Information
Name: TREAD SOFTLY
Composer: William H. Doane (1832-1915)
Meter: 6.5.6.5. et refrain
Key: B♭ Major



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