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108. Jesus, Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child

Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child.
Jesus, Jesus, so holy, meek, and mild;
new life, new hope the child will bring.
Listen to the angels sing,
“Glory, glory, glory,” let the heavens ring!

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child
Title: Jesus, Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child
Language: English
Publication Date: 2002
Topic: Christmas
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: WONDERFUL CHILD
Harmonizer: Jeffrey Radford b. 1953
Key: G Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Harm. © 1992, Pilgrim Press



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