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Text:Longing for light, we wait in darkness
Author:Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)
Tune:CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Composer:Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)

42. Longing for light, we wait in darkness

Text Information
First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness
Author: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)
Refrain First Line: Christ, be our light!
Language: English
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Advent; Children and All-Age Worship; Christingle (20 more...)
Copyright: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213, USA. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
ONE LICENSE: 80229
Tune Information
Name: CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT
Composer: Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957)
Key: G Major
Copyright: © 1993 Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213, USA. All rights reserved. Used with permission.



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