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Text:Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus)
Author:Ruth Duck, b. 1947
Tune:FOREST GREEN
Harmonizer:Michael Joncas, b. 1951

4. Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus)

Text Information
First Line: Now bless the God of Israel
Title: Canticle of Zachary (Benedictus)
Latin Title: Benedictus
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947
Meter: CMD
Language: English
Publication Date: 2001
Scripture:
Topic: Daily Prayer
Copyright: © 1992, GIA Publications, Inc.
ONE LICENSE: 03343
Tune Information
Name: FOREST GREEN
Harmonizer: Michael Joncas, b. 1951
Meter: CMD
Key: F Major
Source: English
Copyright: Harm. © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.



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