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Text:Sweet Hour of Prayer
Author:William W. Walford, 1772-1850
Tune:SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
Composer:William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868

87. Sweet Hour of Prayer

Text Information
First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer
Title: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Author: William W. Walford, 1772-1850
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Scripture:
Topic: Comfort; Meditation; Prayer (1 more...)
Notes: D. and C. 85:36
Tune Information
Name: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER
Composer: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868
Meter: L.M.D.
Key: D Major



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