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Text:O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Paraphraser:Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993)
Tune:PHOS HILARON
Composer:John R. Van Maanen (1958-)

18. O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation

Text Information
First Line: O laughing Light, O First-born of creation
Title: O Laughing Light, O First-Born of Creation
Paraphraser: Sylvia G. Dunstan (1955-1993)
Meter: 11 11 11 5
Language: English
Publication Date: 1998
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Evening; Jesus Christ, Light; Light (1 more...)
Source: Phos hilaron, Greek hymn, (200?)
Copyright: Para. © G.I.A. Publications, Inc.
Notes: Alt tune: ISTE CONFESSOR 17
Tune Information
Name: PHOS HILARON
Composer: John R. Van Maanen (1958-)
Meter: 11 11 11 5
Key: B♭ Major
Copyright: © John R. Van Maanen



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