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Heaven Came Down

O what a wonderful, wonderful day

Author: John W. Peterson
Tune: HEAVEN CAME DOWN
CCLI Number: 19605
Published in 44 hymnals


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Source: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #573
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First Line: O what a wonderful, wonderful day
Title: Heaven Came Down
Author: John W. Peterson
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
Notes: Spanish translation: "Dia tan grande no puedo olvidar" by Roberto Dalke
Copyright: © 1961, renewed 1989 by John W. Peterson Music Company. ; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).

Timeline

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Ambassador Hymnal #553

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #438

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Baptist Hymnal 2008 #573

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Bible Truth Hymns #643

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #590

Favorite Songs of the Church #732

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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #337

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Hymns for Worship #493

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Hymns of Faith #183

Our Sacrifice of Praise #83

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Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #822

Praise y Adoración #267a

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Praise! Our Songs and Hymns #525

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Rejoice Hymns #366

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Sing Joyfully #297

Songs of Faith and Praise #517

Songs of the Church #613

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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #215

Standard Songs Of The Church #121

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The Celebration Hymnal #510

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The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #495

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #152

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #371

Worship His Majesty #630

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Yes, Lord! #449

Include 19 pre-1979 instances
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