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163. He who was nailed to the cross is Lord

Text Information
First Line: He who was nailed to the cross is Lord
Author: Venantius Honorius Fortunatus (6th century)
Refrain First Line: Hail thee, festival day!
Meter: irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2019
Topic: Holy Spirit; Whitsuntide; Whitsunday/Pentecost (first propers): Collect (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: SALVE FESTA DIES
Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1906)
Meter: irregular with refrain
Key: F Major or modal



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