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Text:Because the Words We Wait to Hear
Author:John Thornburg
Tune:DISTURB
Composer:Jane Marshall

406. Because the Words We Wait to Hear

Text Information
First Line: Because the words we wait to hear
Title: Because the Words We Wait to Hear
Author: John Thornburg
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: God: Mystery and Holiness of; God: Presence of; Scripture Proclamation
Copyright: © 2003 Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.
CCLI Number: 4556040
Tune Information
Name: DISTURB
Composer: Jane Marshall
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 33234 54327 77673
Key: g minor
Copyright: © 2003 Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.
Notes: Chord symbols represent a simplified harmony and do not correspond to the keyboard accompaniment.



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