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1013. You Have Come to Your People

Text Information
First Line: Blessed are you, Lord, the God of Israel
Title: You Have Come to Your People
Refrain First Line: You have come to your people
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Eastern Orthodox Chant
Copyright: © 1988 English Language Liturgical Consultation (ELLC)
CCLI Number: 3987940
Tune Information
Name: [Blessed are you, Lord, the God of Israel] (Byzantine)
Arranger: John A. Melloh, S. M.
Key: F Major
Source: Byzantine chant
Copyright: Arr. 1979 GIA Publications, Inc.
Notes: The verses may be sung by a solo voice or an ensemble, with all joining in singing the refrain. The chanted verses can be sung antiphonally. For example, an ensemble could sing the odd-numbered verses, with all joining in singing the even-numbered verses. Let the text flow naturally, as in speech. When the verses are sung by all, it is not necessary to use the refrain



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