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Text:In Bethlehem a Babe Was Born
Author:Barbara Mays
Tune:DISCOVERY
Composer:Barbara Mays
Harmonizer:John Weaver

34. In Bethlehem a Babe Was Born

Text Information
First Line: In Bethlehem a babe was born
Title: In Bethlehem a Babe Was Born
Author: Barbara Mays (1986)
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: Holy innocents
Copyright: Text and Music: © 1990 Barbara Mays. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Tune Information
Name: DISCOVERY
Composer: Barbara Mays (1986)
Harmonizer: John Weaver (1988)
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: F Major
Copyright: Text and Music: © 1990 Barbara Mays. All rights reserved. Used by permission.; Harmonization © 1990 John Weaver. All rights reserved. Used by permission.



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