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Text:Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author (st. 1):Johann Rist, 1607-1667
Author (st. 2):Joseph Barlowe, 1941
Translator (st. 1):John Troutbeck, 1832-1899
Tune:ERMUNTRE DICH
Composer:Johann Schop, ca. 1690-1667
Harmonizer:J. S. Bach, 1685-1750

99. Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light

Text Information
First Line: Break forth, O beauteous heav'nly light
Title: Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light
Author (st. 1): Johann Rist, 1607-1667
Translator (st. 1): John Troutbeck, 1832-1899
Author (st. 2): Joseph Barlowe, 1941
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ
Copyright: St. 2 © 1986, Word Music LLC
Tune Information
Name: ERMUNTRE DICH
Composer: Johann Schop, ca. 1690-1667
Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.7
Key: D Major



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