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Text:When a knight won his spurs
Author:Jan Struther, 1901-1953
Tune:STOWEY
Arranger:Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
Harmonizer:Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958

731. When a knight won his spurs

Text Information
First Line: When a knight won his spurs in the stories of old
Title: When a knight won his spurs
Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953
Meter: 12 12 12 12
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Confirmation; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Protection (1 more...)
Copyright: © Oxford University Press. Used by permission from "Enlarged Songs of Praise"
Tune Information
Name: STOWEY
Arranger: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
Meter: 12 12 12 12
Key: G Major
Source: Traditional English melody
Copyright: © Oxford University Press. Used by permission from "Enlarged Songs of Praise"



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