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Text:Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
Author:Martin H. Franzmann
Tune:EBENEZER
Composer:Thomas J. Williams, 1890

9. Thy strong word did cleave the darkness

Text Information
First Line: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
Title: Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
Author: Martin H. Franzmann (1954)
Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise to thee who light dost send!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1992
Topic: In Praise of God
Copyright: Words: © 1969 by Concordia Publishing House.
Notes: These words can also be sung to BLAENWERN, no. 522.
Tune Information
Name: EBENEZER
Composer: Thomas J. Williams, 1890 (1890)
Meter: 8787D
Key: f minor



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