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Text:Before the world began
Author:John L. Bell, b. 1949
Author:Graham Maule, b. 1958
Tune:INCARNATION
Composer:John L. Bell, b. 1949

101. Before the world began

Text Information
First Line: Before the world began
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949
Author: Graham Maule, b. 1958
Meter: 64 64 66 64
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: The Glory of God In Creation and Providence; The Incarnate Christ: Christmas
Copyright: From "Heaven Shall Not Wait" © 1987, WGRG, Iona Community
Tune Information
Name: INCARNATION
Composer: John L. Bell, b. 1949
Meter: 64 64 66 64
Key: F Major
Copyright: From "Heaven Shall Not Wait" © 1987, WGRG, Iona Community



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