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356. Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Text Information
First Line: Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Author: J. G. Whittier (1807-1892)
Meter: 8 6 8 8 6 extended
Language: English
Publication Date: 1987
Topic: God's Church: Penitence and Prayer; Epiphany 2, Revelation: The First Disciples; Christ the Friend of Sinners
Copyright: Revision © Jubilate Hymns
Tune Information
Name: REPTON
Composer: C. H. H. Parry (1848-1918)
Arranger: David Willcocks (born 1919)
Meter: 8 6 8 8 6 extended
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: arr. © Oxford University Press
Notes: Includes separate arrangement of verse 3 for choir. *Low notes should be sung if possible, particularly if this verse is unaccompanied. If wished, this arrangement may be accompanied by the version of Repton printed on the previous page.



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