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68. He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising

Text Information
First Line: He whom shepherds once came praising
Title: He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising
Refrain First Line: God's own Son is born a child
Meter: 88 87; irregular; 11 12
Language: English
Publication Date: 1978
Topic: Christmas
Source: German carols, 14th cent.; Tr. composite
Copyright: Tr. © 1969 Concordia Publishing House
Notes: Tr. Martin L. Seltz, 1909-1967; Tr. Herbert J. A. Bourman, b. 1908; alt.
Tune Information
Name: QUEM PASTORES; NUNC ANGELORUM; RESONET IN LAUDIBUS
Meter: 88 87; irregular; 11 12
Key: F Major
Source: German carols, 14th cent.
Copyright: Setting © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship



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