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Text:O sacred head surrounded
Author:Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153)
Translator:P. Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Translator:J. W. Alexander (1804-1853)
Translator:H. W. Baker (1821-1877)
Tune:PASSION CHORALE
Arranger:J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Composer:H. L. Hassler (1564-1612)

139. O sacred head surrounded

Text Information
First Line: O sacred head surrounded
Author: Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153)
Translator: P. Gerhardt (1607-1676)
Translator: J. W. Alexander (1804-1853)
Translator: H. W. Baker (1821-1877)
Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God, Saviour: Suffering and Dying; Christ the Friend of Sinners
Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns
Tune Information
Name: PASSION CHORALE
Composer: H. L. Hassler (1564-1612)
Arranger: J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
Key: a minor



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