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262. Come to us, beloved Stranger

Text Information
First Line: Come to us, beloved Stranger
Title: Come to us, beloved Stranger
Author: Edith Sinclair Downing, 1922-
Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture:
Topic: Church Year: Easter; Communion; Jesus Christ: Friend
Copyright: © Edith Sinclair Downing
Tune Information
Name: BEACH SPRING
Composer (attributed to): Benjamin Franklin White, 1800-1879
Harmonizer: James H. Wood
Meter: 8 7 8 7 D
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Sacred Harp 1844
Copyright: Harmony © 1958. Renewed 1986 Broadman Press



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