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Text:Before the Waters Nourished Earth
Author:Jeannette M. Lindholm, b. 1961
Tune:ST. COLUMBA

1049. Before the Waters Nourished Earth

Text Information
First Line: Before the watrs nourished earth
Title: Before the Waters Nourished Earth
Author: Jeannette M. Lindholm, b. 1961
Meter: 8 7 8 7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2020
Topic: Healing, Wholeness; Hope, Assurance; Lament (2 more...)
Copyright: © 1996 Jeannette M. Lindholm, admin. Augsburg Fortress
ONE LICENSE: AF2020281
Tune Information
Name: ST. COLUMBA
Meter: 8 7 8 7
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Irish Melody



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