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98. I Thirst, But Not As Once I Did

Text Information
First Line: I thirst, but not as once I did
Title: I Thirst, But Not As Once I Did
Author: William Cowper (1731-1800)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Notes: Also sung to ROCKINGHAM (#291, Thy Broken Body, Gracious Lord)
Tune Information
Name: MELCOMBE
Composer: Samuel Webbe, Sr. (1740-1816)
Meter: L.M.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: MELCOMBE: #219, Our Father! O What Gracious Ways; #303, 'Tis Finished All: Our Souls To Win



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