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Text:Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended
Author:Philip W. Blycker
Tune:EXCELSA PALOMA
Composer:Philip W. Blycker

180. Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended

Text Information
First Line: Holy Spirit, from Heaven descended
Title: Holy Spirit, from Heaven Descended
Spanish Title: Santo Espíritu excelsa paloma
Author: Philip W. Blycker (1977)
Meter: 10.9.12.9 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2024
Scripture:
Topic: Pentecost
Copyright: © 1977 Estate of Philip W. Blycker
Notes: Text and tune EXCELSA PALOMA by American missionary Philip W. Blycker, written while serving in Guatemala City, from 21 Canticos Nuevos de la Biblia, Vol. 2 (1977), tr. by Blycker from his Spanish version, “Santo Espíritu, excelsa paloma.”
Tune Information
Name: EXCELSA PALOMA
Composer: Philip W. Blycker (1977)
Meter: 10.9.12.9 D
Incipit: 12333 23215
Key: f minor
Copyright: ©1977 Estate of Philip W. Blycker



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