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51. Lovely child, holy child

Text Information
First Line: Lovely child, holy child
Author: David N. Johnson (1922-1987)
Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Meter: 6.6.6.7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2019
Topic: Christmas; Jesus: Incarnation of
Copyright: Alt. © Augsburg Fortress
Tune Information
Name: BETHLEHEM
Arranger: David N. Johnson (1968)
Composer: Anonymous
Meter: 6.6.6.7 with refrain
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Arr. © 1968 Augsburg Fortress



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