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Text:Why Should the Heathen Say
Tune:[Why should the heathen say]
Author (refrain):Alison Cadden

79B. Why Should the Heathen Say

Text Information
First Line: How long, LORD, Will you be angry forever?
Title: Why Should the Heathen Say
Refrain First Line: Why should the heathen say
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture:
Topic: Despair; Desperation; Heathen (4 more...)
Source: Refrain: Common Worship
Copyright: Refrain text © The Archbishop's Council of the Church of England, 2000; Psalm text © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.
Notes: Responsive refrain to chanting or reading of Psalm 79, tone included
Tune Information
Name: [Why should the heathen say]
Author (refrain): Alison Cadden
Key: g minor
Copyright: Refrain © 2010 Alison Cadden; Tone © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House



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