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715. Simple Innocence, Most Holy

Text Information
First Line: Simple innocence, most holy
Title: Simple Innocence, Most Holy
Author: Augustus Gottlieb Spangenberg (1740)
Translator: Madeleine Forell Marshall (1994)
Meter: 8.7.8.7. Trochaic
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: Trust and Guidance; Christ--All in all; Life in Christ (2 more...)
Copyright: Tr. © 1994 by Madeleine Forell Marshall
Notes: Alternate translation, hymn 717
Tune Information
Name: BATTY
Composer: J. Thommen (1745)
Meter: 8.7.8.7. Trochaic
Key: F Major
Source: Herrnhut (c. 1735); C. Gregor Choralbuch (1784)
Notes: 16 A in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns



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