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185. The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve

Text Information
First Line: The Spirit sends us forth to serve
Title: The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve
Author: Delores Dufner (1994)
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Trinity Sunday: [Great Commission]
Copyright: ©1993 The Sisters of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN (admin. OCP).
ONE LICENSE: 81686
Notes: Text by Catholic liturgist and writer Delores Dufner, OSB, from Sing a New Church (1994).
Tune Information
Name: HEBER
Composer: George Kingsley (1838)
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Incipit: 34555 3666
Key: B♭ Major
Notes: Tune Heber by American musician George Kingsley, from The Sacred Choir (1838).



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