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Text:O Christ Was a Good Guest
Author:Ian Sowton (1929-)
Tune:BISHOPTHORPE
Arranger:Edward Miller (1731-1807)
Composer:Jeremiah Clarke (1673?-1707)

58. O Christ Was a Good Guest

Text Information
First Line: O Christ was a good guest to have at the feast
Title: O Christ Was a Good Guest
Author: Ian Sowton (1929-)
Meter: 11 8 10 9
Language: English
Publication Date: 1998
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Eucharist; liturgical: Communion Songs; Marriage (1 more...)
Copyright: © Ian Sowton
Tune Information
Name: BISHOPTHORPE
Composer: Jeremiah Clarke (1673?-1707)
Arranger: Edward Miller (1731-1807) (alt.)
Meter: 11 8 10 9
Key: F Major



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