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Text:O Lord our guardian and our guide
Author:I. Williams (1802-1865)
Tune:ABRIDGE
Arranger:G. T. Shaw (1879-1943)
Composer:I. Smith (1734-1805)

374a. O Lord our guardian and our guide

Text Information
First Line: O Lord our guardian and our guide
Author: I. Williams (1802-1865)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Scripture:
Topic: Christ the Friend of Sinners; Easter 2: The Good Shepherd; God's Church: Penitence and Prayer (1 more...)
Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns
Tune Information
Name: ABRIDGE
Composer: I. Smith (1734-1805)
Arranger: G. T. Shaw (1879-1943)
Meter: 8 6 8 6 (CM)
Key: D Major
Copyright: arr. © Novello & Co Ltd
Notes: Includes separate arrangement with melody in Tenor. Alternative tune: BALLERMA (374b)



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