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Es un don ser sencillo

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Translator: Gaylord E. Smith

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Translator: Raquel M. Martínez

Raquel Martinez (b. January 17, 1940) is a well-known composer and arranger of Hispanic songs and hymns. She has degrees from the University of Texas at El Paso and Perkins School of Theology and the School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University. She served as editor of the official United Methodist hymnal, Mil Voces Para Celebrar (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996). --www.gbod.org/lead-your-church/hymn-studies/ Go to person page >

Author: Joseph Brackett

Joseph Brackett Jr. (May 6, 1797 – July 4, 1882) was an American songwriter, author, and elder of The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. Brackett's most famous song, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted. See also in: Wikipedia  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Es un don ser sencillo
English Title: 'Tis a gift to be simple
Author: Joseph Brackett
Translator: Gaylord E. Smith
Translator: Raquel M. Martínez
Language: Spanish
Copyright: Traducción: © 2010 Gaylord E. Smith y Raquel M. Martínez

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