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2121. O Holy Spirit, Root of Life

Text Information
First Line: O Holy Spirit, Root of life
Title: O Holy Spirit, Root of Life
Author: Jean Janzen
Meter: LM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Source: Hildegard of Bingen (12th C.), based on the writing of
Copyright: © 1991 Abingdon Press (admin. By The Copyright Co., Nashville, TN
Tune Information
Name: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR
Harmonizer: George R. Woodward
Adapter: Michael Praetorius
Meter: LM
Key: D Major
Source: Trier manuscript (15th c.)
Copyright: Public Domain



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