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Text:Happy Is the One
Author:Iona Community
Tune:BENEDICTUS PRIMUS
Composer:Iona Community

1F. Happy Is the One

Text Information
First Line: Happy is the one
Title: Happy Is the One
Author: Iona Community
Meter: 5.10.10.6
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Atheism; Blessing; Church Year: All Saints' Day (29 more...)
Copyright: © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
ONE LICENSE: 32153
Tune Information
Name: BENEDICTUS PRIMUS
Composer: Iona Community
Meter: 5.10.10.6
Key: F Major
Copyright: © 1993 Wild Goose Resource Group, Iona Community, Scotland, GIA Publications, Inc., exclusive North American agent
Notes: This setting should be sung confidently but gently, as an affirmation rather than a boast.



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