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Text:How Can We Be Silent
Author:Michael Mahler
Tune:HOW CAN WE BE SILENT
Composer:Michael Mahler

790. How Can We Be Silent

Text Information
First Line: How can we be silent when we know our God is near
Title: How Can We Be Silent
Author: Michael Mahler
Refrain First Line: None can stop the Spirit
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Dance; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ: Resurrection of (4 more...)
Copyright: © 2003 GIA Publications, Inc.
ONE LICENSE: 20615
Notes: [Refrain] may be sung as a canon.
Tune Information
Name: HOW CAN WE BE SILENT
Composer: Michael Mahler
Meter: Irregular
Key: c minor
Copyright: © 2003 GIA Publications, Inc.



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