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65. Brightest and best

Text Information
First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning
Title: Brightest and best
Author: Reginald Heber, 1783-1826
Meter: 11 10 11 10
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Seasons of the Christian Year: Advent and Christmas
Tune Information
Name: EPIPHANY HYMN
Composer: Joseph Francis Thrupp, 1827-67
Meter: 11 10 11 10
Key: Eā™­ Major



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