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263. God in His glory shall appear

Text Information
First Line: God in His glory shall appear
Author (stanza 3): William Billings (1746-1800)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1983
Topic: National Days
Source: Stanzas 1 and 2 from Psalm 102, Scottish Psalter (1650)
Tune Information
Name: CHESTER
Composer: William Billings (1746-1800)
Meter: L.M.
Key: D Major
Notes: This tune, with Billings' own complete text, was one of the most popular songs at the time of the American Revolution.



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