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161. People, Look East

Text Information
First Line: People, look east, the time is near
Title: People, Look East
Author: Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965
Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2003
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Copyright: Words © 1960 David Higham Assoc. Ltd.
Tune Information
Name: BESANÇON
Arranger: Martin Shaw, 1875-1958
Meter: 8.7.9.8.8.7.
Key: D Major
Copyright: Music © 1928 Oxford University Press



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