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68. The darkness turns to dawn

Text Information
First Line: The darkness turns to dawn
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926)
Meter: 6 6 8 6 (SM)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Scripture:
Topic: God, Saviour: Promised and Incarnate; Christmas 1: The Incarnation
Copyright: © Timothy Dudley-Smith
Tune Information
Name: SAIGON
Composer: Norman Warren (born 1934)
Meter: 6 6 8 6 (SM)
Key: E Major
Copyright: © Norman Warren



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