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Text:Why?
Author:John M. Moore
Tune:[Why did they nail Him to Calvary's tree?]
Composer:John M. Moore

130. Why?

Text Information
First Line: Why did they nail Him to Calvary's tree?
Title: Why?
Author: John M. Moore
Refrain First Line: All my iniquities on Him were laid
Language: English
Publication Date: 2008
Topic: The Cross
Copyright: © 1953 by Singspiration Music (ASCAP)
CCLI Number: 53290
Tune Information
Name: [Why did they nail Him to Calvary's tree?]
Composer: John M. Moore
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1953 by Singspiration Music (ASCAP)



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