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2. A Man Called John

Text Information
First Line: "The reign of God is near at hand"
Title: A Man Called John
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Language: English
Publication Date: 2008
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Baptism of Our Lord; Biblical Names and Places: John the Baptizer; Missions and Witness
Copyright: © 1993 Norman J. Gorham
CCLI Number: 5589030
Tune Information
Name: PUER NOBIS
Adapter: Michael Praetorius (1609)
Harmonizer: George R. Woodward (1910)
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Key: D Major
Source: Trier manuscript, 15th Cent.



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