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Text:All earth was dark (Light to the world)
Author:John Daniels
Author:Phil Thomson
Tune:[All earth was dark until You spoke]
Arranger:Christopher Norton
Composer:John Daniels
Composer:Phil Thomson

8. All earth was dark (Light to the world)

Text Information
First Line: All earth was dark until You spoke
Title: All earth was dark (Light to the world)
Author: John Daniels
Author: Phil Thomson
Refrain First Line: Lights to the world, O Light of man
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: The Godhead: God the Creator; The Church of Jesus Christ: Outreach of the Church - Evangelism and Mission; Living the Christian Life: Commitment and Dedication to Service
Copyright: © 1986 HarperCollins Religious, admin. by CopyCare
CCLI Number: 379431
Tune Information
Name: [All earth was dark until You spoke]
Composer: John Daniels
Composer: Phil Thomson
Arranger: Christopher Norton
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: © 1986 HarperCollins Religious, admin. by CopyCare



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