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Text:People, Look East
Author:Eleanor Farjeon, 1881-1965
Tune:BESANÇON
Arranger:Barry Rose, b. 1934

626. 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: 2000
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Advent
Copyright: Text © 1931 Eleanor Farjeon, admin. David Higham Assoc Ltd.
Tune Information
Name: BESANÇON
Arranger: Barry Rose, b. 1934
Meter: 8 7 9 8 8 7
Key: D Major
Source: French carol melody
Copyright: Arr © Barry Rose



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