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Text:O Savior, rend the heavens wide
Author:Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635
Translator (st. 1, 3, 5):John Rodgers
Translator (st. 2, 4):Paul R. Ladd, Jr.
Tune:O HEILAND, REISS DIE HIMMEL AUF
Composer:David Gregor Corner (1585-1648)
Harmonizer:DNS

15. O Savior, rend the heavens wide

Text Information
First Line: O Savior, rend the heavens wide
German Title: O Heiland, reiss die Himmel auf
Author: Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635
Translator (st. 1, 3, 5): John Rodgers
Translator (st. 2, 4): Paul R. Ladd, Jr.
Meter: L.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1983
Topic: Advent
Copyright: Translation sts. 1, 3 and 5 © by Benziger Bruce and Glencoe, Inc.; Translation sts. 2 and 4 © 1961 by McLaughlin & Reilly
Tune Information
Name: O HEILAND, REISS DIE HIMMEL AUF
Composer: David Gregor Corner (1585-1648)
Harmonizer: DNS
Meter: L.M.
Key: d minor or modal
Source: Gross Catolische Gesangbuch (1625)
Copyright: Harmony © DNS



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