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45a. Psalm 42/43: Like a Deer That Longs

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Text Information
First Line: Athirst is my soul for God
Title: Psalm 42/43: Like a Deer That Longs
Refrain First Line: Like the deer that longs for running streams
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Rites of the Church: Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; Rites of the Church: Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Children; Rites of the Church: Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) (6 more...)
Copyright: Refrains © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL; Verses © 1970, 1997, 1998, CCD
Tune Information
Name: [Athirst is my soul for God]
Composer (refrain): Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1594
Adapter (refrain): Barbara Bridge, b. 1950
Composer (verses): Barbara Bridge, b. 1950
Key: F♯ Major
Source: Sicut cervus desiderat
Copyright: Verse and refrain adapt. © 2010, Barbara Bridge. Published by OCP



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