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BUT FOR THE CROSS

Composer: Bryan Fowler

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Composer: Kristyn Getty

Kristyn Getty (b. May 22, 1980) is a world-renowned modern hymn writer. Kristyn studied English Literature at Queen’s University of Belfast. She writes and performs with her husband, Keith Getty, and they regularly tour the United States and the United Kingdom. Laura de Jong Go to person page >

Composer: Jessica Waterman

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Tune Information

Title: BUT FOR THE CROSS
Composer: Bryan Fowler
Composer: Kristyn Getty
Composer: Jessica Waterman
Meter: 10 8 10 3 with refrain
Incipit: 11333 21651 11331
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright 2024 Be Essential Songs / bryanfowlersongs / Getty Music Publishing / Watermamma Music
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