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Text:In a world where people walk in darkness
Author:Robert Willis, b. 1947
Tune:LET US LIGHT A CANDLE
Composer:Richard Shephard, b. 1949

476. In a world where people walk in darkness

Text Information
First Line: In a world where people walk in darkness
Author: Robert Willis, b. 1947
Refrain First Line: For the light is stronger than the darkness
Meter: 10 9 10 9 and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Candelmas; Proper 22: Year C; Advent (1 more...)
Copyright: © By kind permission of The Very Revd Rober Williw
Tune Information
Name: LET US LIGHT A CANDLE
Composer: Richard Shephard, b. 1949
Meter: 10 9 10 9 and refrain
Key: C Major
Copyright: © Royal School of Church Music



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