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STELLA (Wathall)

Composer: Alfred G. Wathall

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Tune Information

Title: STELLA (Wathall)
Composer: Alfred G. Wathall
Meter: 6.6.6.6.12.12
Incipit: 53566 15356 61123
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

A Solemn Vigil

There's a Song in the Air

There's a song in the air!
There's a star in the sky!
There's a mother's deep prayer
and a baby's low cry!
And the star rains its fire
while the beautiful sing,
for the manger of Bethlehem
cradles a King!

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The Power of Prayer

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The Methodist Hymnal #112a

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The Wesleyan Methodist Hymnal #459

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The Wesleyan Methodist Hymnal #562

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