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Text:Portrait of a Man
Author:J. O.
Tune:[White was the star of Bethlehem That shined to earth below]
Arranger:Norman Johnson
Composer:Jim O'Bryon

69. Portrait of a Man

Text Information
First Line: White was the star of Bethlehem That shined to earth below
Title: Portrait of a Man
Author: J. O.
Refrain First Line: Jesus Christ, it was for me!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1973
Topic: Christmas; Easter; Life of Christ
Copyright: © 1971 Singspiration, Inc.
Notes: Some stanzas may be omitted, according to the season and occasion; the refrain may also be omitted after some stanzas
Tune Information
Name: [White was the star of Bethlehem That shined to earth below]
Composer: Jim O'Bryon
Arranger: Norman Johnson
Key: G Major or modal
Copyright: © 1971 Singspiration, Inc.; Arr. © 1973 Singspiration, Division of The Zondervan Corporation



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