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620. One Bread, One Body

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Text Information
First Line: Gentile or Jew, servant or free
Title: One Bread, One Body
Author: John B. Foley (1978)
Refrain First Line: One bread, one body
Meter: 44.6 with Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1989
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: The Sacraments and Rites of the Church: Eucharist (Holy Communion or The Lord's Supper); Choruses and Refrains; Church: Community in Christ (3 more...)
Copyright: © 1978 John B. Foley, SJ, Published by OCP Publications
ONE LICENSE: 230252
Notes: Hymnal states copyright by John Foley and North American Liturgy Resources, however copyright has now been ressigned
Tune Information
Name: ONE BREAD, ONE BODY
Composer: John B. Foley (1978)
Harmonizer: Gary Alan Smith (1988)
Meter: 44.6 with Refrain
Key: G Major
Copyright: © 1978 John B. Foley SJ, Published by OCP



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