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Father, although I cannot see

Author: John Eddison Appears in 4 hymnals

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MORDEN

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Norman Warren (born 1934) Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 33333 32132 Used With Text: Father, although I cannot see

ELIDIR

Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Gill Berry Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 53333 34217 55311 Used With Text: Father, although I cannot see

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Father, although I cannot see

Author: John Eddison (born 1916) Hymnal: Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #455 (1987) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Topics: God's Church Hope and Confidence; Easter 5 Going to the Father; Pentecost 21 The Christian Hope Scripture: Romans 8:28 Languages: English Tune Title: MORDEN

Father, although I cannot see

Author: John Eddison Hymnal: Complete Mission Praise #127 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Topics: Living the Christian Life Guidance; Living the Christian Life Comfort, Strength and Security Languages: English Tune Title: MORDEN

Father, although I cannot see

Hymnal: Sing Glory #499 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6

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Norman Warren

1934 - 2019 Person Name: Norman Warren (born 1934) Composer of "MORDEN" in Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.)

John Eddison

1916 - 2011 Author of "Father, although I cannot see"

Gill Berry

Composer of "ELIDIR" in Praise! psalms hymns and songs for Christian worship
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