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Text:O Christ, the Lamb of God
Tune:[O Christ, the Lamb of God]
Composer:Joachim Decker

216. O Christ, the Lamb of God

1 O Christ, the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.

2 O Christ, the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.

3 O Christ, the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sin of the world,
grant us your peace.

Text Information
First Line: O Christ, the Lamb of God
Title: O Christ, the Lamb of God
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture:
Topic: Gathering Songs: Songs of Confession and Lament; Service of the Table: Lamb of God Songs
Source: Agnus Dei
Tune Information
Name: [O Christ, the Lamb of God]
Composer: Joachim Decker (1604)
Meter: Irregular
Key: F Major
Source: Setting adapted from Joachim Decker



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