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945. The night is come, wherein at last we rest

Text Information
First Line: The night is come, wherein at last we rest
Author: Petrus Herbert, d. 1571
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78
Meter: 10 10.10 4.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1933
Topic: National and Social Service: Hospitals and Philanthropy; Times and Seasons: Morning and Evening
Tune Information
Name: THE BLESSED REST
Composer: J. Barnby, 1838-96
Meter: 10 10.10 4.
Key: D Major
Copyright: By permission of Novello and Company, Limited
Notes: Now Public Domain



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