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Text:I cannot tell
Author:William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932
Tune:LONDONDERRY AIR
Arranger:Roland Fudge

266. I cannot tell

Text Information
First Line: I cannot tell why He, whom angels worship
Title: I cannot tell
Author: William Young Fullerton, 1857-1932
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: The Godhead: Jesus - God the Son; Seasons of the Christian Year: Advent and Christmas; Seasons of the Christian Year: Easter and Holy Week (1 more...)
Copyright: © The Baptist Union of Great Britain
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: LONDONDERRY AIR
Arranger: Roland Fudge
Meter: Irregular
Key: C Major
Source: Irish traditional melody
Copyright: Arr. © 1983 Roland Fudge



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