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Text:Light of the world, we hail thee
Author:John S. B. Monsell
Tune:[Light of the world, we hail thee]
Composer:Anonymous

12. Light of the world, we hail thee

Text Information
First Line: Light of the world, we hail thee
Author: John S. B. Monsell (1837)
Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1921
Topic: Advent; Beauty; Light of the world (2 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Light of the world, we hail thee]
Composer: Anonymous
Meter: 7, 6, 7, 6, D.
Notes: Public Domain.



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