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438. Jesu, joy of man's desiring

Text Information
First Line: Jesu, joy of man's desiring
Author: Robert Bridges (1844-1930)
Meter: 87.87.88.77
Language: English
Publication Date: 1983
Topic: Our Lord Jesus Christ
Tune Information
Name: WERDE MUNTER, MEIN' GEMÜTHE
Composer: Johann Schop (d. 1664)
Arranger: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Meter: 87.87.88.77
Key: G Major or modal
Source: Cantata no. 147 Herz und Mund und That und Leben (1716)



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