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Worthy Is the Lamb

Representative Text

Worthy is the Lamb,
Worthy is the Lamb,
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain;
Worthy is the Lamb.

Source: Sing Joyfully #242

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Author: Anonymous

In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries. Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb
Title: Worthy Is the Lamb
Author: Anonymous
Source: American folk hymn
Language: English
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Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

Church Family Worship #45

Church Family Worship #45

Complete Mission Praise #780

Complete Mission Praise #780

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #985

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #985
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Sing Joyfully #242

Sing Joyfully #242

Sing Praises #43

Sing Praises #43

Songs of Faith and Praise #234

Songs of Faith and Praise #234

Songs of the Church #685

Songs of the Church #685
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