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Text:It Was a Sad and Solemn Night
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:BOURBON
Composer (attributed to):Freeman Lewis
Harmonizer:Louise McAllister, 1913-1960

225. It Was a Sad and Solemn Night

Text Information
First Line: It was a sad and solemn night
Title: It Was a Sad and Solemn Night
Author: Isaac Watts (1709, alt.)
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ;
Topic: Holy Communion; Holy Week; Maundy Thursday (6 more...)
Copyright: Word alterations © 1992 The Pilgrim Press
Notes: Alternate tune: ERHALT UNS, HERR
Tune Information
Name: BOURBON
Composer (attributed to): Freeman Lewis (1825)
Harmonizer: Louise McAllister, 1913-1960
Meter: L.M.
Key: f minor
Copyright: Harmonization © Louise McAllister



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