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Text:Oh, How Good and Pleasant It Is
Tune:[It is like precious oil poured on the head]
Composer:Robert A. Hawthorne

133A. Oh, How Good and Pleasant It Is

Text Information
First Line: It is like precious oil poured on the head
Title: Oh, How Good and Pleasant It Is
Refrain First Line: Oh, how good and pleasant it is
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture:
Topic: Aaron; Ascents; Blessing (12 more...)
Source: Refrain: Book of Common Prayer, 1979
Copyright: Psalm text © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.
Notes: Responsive refrain to chanting or reading of Psalm 133, tone included
Tune Information
Name: [It is like precious oil poured on the head]
Composer: Robert A. Hawthorne
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 2002 Robert A. Hawthorne/Church Publishing, Inc.



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