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Now Behold the Lamb

Now behold the Lamb

Author: Kirk Franklin
Tune: NOW BEHOLD THE LAMB
CCLI Number: 1892738
Published in 7 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI, Recording
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Author: Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin (b 26 Jan. 1970, Riverside, TX) was raised primarily by his grandmother’s sister, Gertrude Franklin. He showed musical aptitude at an early age, taking a regular church position at age 11 at Mt. Rose Baptist Church, Dallas, TX. His first professional position as an adult was at Greater Stranger’s Rest Baptist Church, Ft. Worth (1989), where he met V. Michael McKay and made his first live recording. On Saturdays, he played for Grace Temple Adventist Church, where he met his future business manager, Gerald Wright. The Dallas Ft. Worth Mass Choir recorded his song “Every Day with Jesus” in 1990 (released 1991). He assembled a group called The Family and signed with Gospo Centric (1992). He made waves by recording the hip-… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Now behold the Lamb
Title: Now Behold the Lamb
Author: Kirk Franklin
Language: English
Copyright: © 1996, Lilly Mack Music
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Notes

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Timeline

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Instances in all hymnals

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

Evangelical Lutheran Worship #341

Evangelical Lutheran Worship #341

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #371

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #371
Audio

Lift Up Your Hearts #838

Lift Up Your Hearts #838
Audio

Sing! A New Creation #144

Sing! A New Creation #144

This Far By Faith #128

This Far By Faith #128

Total Praise #179

Total Praise #179

Worship and Song #3081

Worship and Song #3081
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