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CLAIRVAUX (Polack)

Composer: Herman A. Polack

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Tune Information

Title: CLAIRVAUX (Polack)
Composer: Herman A. Polack
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Incipit: 32153 43233 33445
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Jesus, the very thought of thee
with sweetness fills the breast;
but sweeter far thy face to see,
and in thy presence rest.

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