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Text:Who would think that what was needed
Author:John Bell, b. 1949
Author:Graham Maule, b. 1958
Tune:REX GLORIÆ
Composer:Henry Smart, 1813-1879

78. Who would think that what was needed

Text Information
First Line: Who would think that what was needed
Author: John Bell, b. 1949
Author: Graham Maule, b. 1958 (alt.)
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Christmas; Christmas Day
Copyright: © 1987 WGRG, Iona Community
ONE LICENSE: 07384
Tune Information
Name: REX GLORIÆ
Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-1879
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: G Major



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