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769. Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

Text Information
First Line: Mothering God, you gave me birth
Title: Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth
Author: Jean Janzen, b. 1933
Meter: L M
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Topic: Affirmation of Baptism; Creation, Preservation; Holy Trinity, The
Source: Julian of Norwich, c. 1342-c.1413 (based on)
Copyright: Text © 1991 Jean Janzen
CCLI Number: 3411430
Tune Information
Name: NORWICH
Composer: Carolyn Jennings, b. 1936
Meter: L M
Key: D Major
Copyright: Music © 1995 Augsburg Fortress



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