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Text:Why This Dark Conspiracy
Author:Norman J. Goreham
Tune:CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN
Harmonizer:Dale Grotenhuis

2C. Why This Dark Conspiracy

Text Information
First Line: Why this dark conspiracy
Title: Why This Dark Conspiracy
Author: Norman J. Goreham
Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Zion; Church Year: Ascension of the Lord; Church Year: Baptism of the Lord (12 more...)
Copyright: © Norman J. Goreham, admin. Faith Alive Christian Resources
Tune Information
Name: CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN
Harmonizer: Dale Grotenhuis
Meter: 7.7.7.7.4 with refrain
Key: d minor
Source: J. Klug's Geistliche Lieder, 1533
Copyright: Harm. © 1987 Fatih Alive Christian Resources
Notes: This overt Christological paraphrase coupled with the Easter tune CHRIST IST ERSTANDEN (Christ Is Arisen) commends its use in the season of Easter and/or Ascension.



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