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Text:Psalm 136
Author (Swahili):Mwalimu Glenn T. Boyd
Paraphaser (English):C. Michael Hawn
Tune:KIHAYA
Arranger:J. Nathan Corbitt
Arranger:Mwalimu Glenn T. Boyd

15. Psalm 136

Text Information
First Line: Give thanks unto the Lord for God is ever good
Title: Psalm 136
Author (Swahili): Mwalimu Glenn T. Boyd
Paraphaser (English): C. Michael Hawn
Language: English; Swahili
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture:
Topic: Psalm Settings
Place of Origin: Kenya
Copyright: From Four African Hymns © 1994 Choristers Guild
Tune Information
Name: KIHAYA
Arranger: Mwalimu Glenn T. Boyd
Arranger: J. Nathan Corbitt
Meter: Irregular
Key: F Major
Source: Kihaya melody
Copyright: From Four African Hymns © 1994 Choristers Guild



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